Home players Francis Kioni and Nakuru Golf Club Lady captain, Linda Munyao, have been named the winners of the Chairman’s Prize in the third leg of the DTB “Bank with Us” Golf Tournament held in Nakuru on July 29th.

Having a turnout of 155 golfers competing in this tournament, Kioni carded 38 points courtesy of 16 points on the front nine and 22 points on the back nine to claim the overall title featured under the chairman prize.

“I had an amazing time on the course despite the tough condition, especially on the back nine where I managed to achieve two birdies and several pars to claim the victory. It was refreshing to win against such a large field," says Kioni.

On the other hand, taking a lead in the Lady’s Category, Munyao, posted 36 points to register her win, ahead of her close competitor Ann Nduati who carded 33 points.

Nakuru golf club Lady Captain, Linda Munyao, making her swing at the lady's teeing point in the scenic par 73 Nakuru Golf Club on July 29, 2023.

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In an interview with Mtaa Wangu, Munyao shared how she is impressed with her performance not forgetting to mention how exciting the challenge of the course was.

“The pin positions were very challenging but the green was fantastic and the fairways were good. It has been a full day and I am thrilled about my win today,” says Munyao.

She adds that her goal is to increase the number of ladies who come on board to learn and play golf competitively.

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Also registering a win was John Mburu who claimed the Gross category title, playing off a handicap of seven, after posting 31 points, with 13 points on the front nine and 18 points on the back nine.

Posting the best first nine score was Anne Nduati on 20 points, while the best second nine award was claimed by Dr. Amos Otara on 21 points.

In the subsidiary section, the DTB staff winner title was claimed by Dr. Kennedy Nyakomitta with the Guest award going to Njoro-based player after garnering 34 points.

DTB’s Director of Sales, Dr. Kennedy Nyakomitta making his swing during the Nakuru Golf Club Chairman prize and third leg of the DTB “Bank with Us” Golf Tournament on July 29, 2023.

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The award for the longest drive in the men and women categories went to John Mbagi and Susan Ikua respectively. The nearest to the pin award went to Stephen Kihumba.

In the Junior category, Victor Sila of Nakuru carded a total of 33 points to win the category ahead of his closest challenger M. Chadha from Kericho on 31 points.

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Speaking during the tournament, the club’s chairman Sahota Mandeep who finished the game in the top 10 position, having carded 35 points, noted that setting the course including the pin positions was very exciting for him.

Nakuru Golf Club Chairman Sahota Mandeep, making his swing in the scenic par 73 Nakuru Golf Club on July 29, 2023.

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The Chairman prize is among the many tournaments being organized by the club in recognition of the Nakuru golf club turning 100 years.

“Since March, the club has had 48 events and we are looking towards clocking 100 events by November where we would be having a gala to celebrate a centenarian,” says Mandeep.

Speaking during the prize-giving ceremony, DTB’s Director of Sales, Dr. Kennedy Nyakomitta commended Nakuru Golf Club’s leadership for allowing them to host their third leg at the venue, which gave them an opportunity to interact and connect with their customers from the region.

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