INDIZA, KUTWA JOINT TOP AS KENYA @50 GOLF TEES OFF AT MUTHAIGA

Kenya Golf Guide

Mumias based pro Dismas Indiza lines a putt at a past tournament. He is the joint leader with Hezbon Kutwa after the first round of the Kenya @50 golf tournament at Muthaiga Golf Club.

By FIDEL ONO

The Kenya at 50 Golf Festival, presented by Toyota started today with the 36-hole competition of golf professionals, playing for Sh150, 000.

Leading the 22-strong field in tied first place is Royal’s Hesbon Kutwa and Mumias’ Dismas Indiza on level par-71.

Five players are two shots behind –  Muthaiga’s Anil Shah and Brian Njoroge, Royal’s Ken Abuto, Limuru’s James Karanja and Thika’s Njuguna Ngugi on two-over 73.

In 8th place, three shots behind the leaders are Nelson Mundayi, David Waku and Frank Matilo. The second round will be played in both the morning and afternoon tomorrow (Tuesday, 10 December).

The 54-hole event for amateurs begins on Thursday morning – over three days – 18 holes per day.  There will be two divisions, according to handicap for both men and women.  Handicap 0-18 and 19 and over for men, whilst the women will play in the Silver and Bronze divisions.

Prizes will be awarded to the Overall winner, division winner – both men and women up to third place; Best Gross men and ladies, and Best 18 for both men and women, gross winner for men and women, as well as nearest the pin and longest drive for each of the three days. Aside from the golf, the festival includes a Welcome Cocktail Party on Thursday 12 December, followed by a unique inter-golf club Koroga Challenge on Friday 13th December.   The festival will conclude with a Gala Dinner, Dance and Prize giving on Saturday 14th December.

Kenya at 50 Golf Festival Leader board:

Golf  Professionals Rd 1

1

Dismas Indiza 71
  Hesbon Kutwa 71

3

Anil Shah 73
Ken Abuto 73
James Karanja 73
Njuguna Ngugi 73
Brian Njoroge 73

8

Frank Matilo 74
  David Waku 74
  Nelson Mudanyi 74

11

Mathew Omondi 75

12

Richard Ainley 76
  Paul Thuo 76

14

Jimmy Kingori 77
Greg Snow 77
J W Karanja 77

17

J Ndichu 78
  Simon Ngige 78

19

Charan Thethy 79
Jacob Okello 79

21

Ganiv Giddie 81
  David Opati 81

 

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