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 13^th December.   The festival will conclude with a Gala Dinner, Dance and Prize giving on Saturday 14^th 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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