KERICHO GREENS PLAY HOST TO FIVE CK TOURNEY
Two-time Boston Marathon winner Moses Tanui who will be among the participants on Saturday.
By DANIELLA APIYO
Nine-hole Kericho Golf Club will on Saturday play host to some of the seasoned golfers drawn from various golf clubs across country. The tournament is put together by the 5 CKs namely Charles Kipngok, Charles Kipngeno, Christopher Kipkemboi, Chriss Kibett and Charles Kiprop Birech.
Over 70 golfers drawn from Kisii, Kisumu, Njoro, Nakuru, Nandi Bears, Eldoret, Kitale, Kakamega and Mumias clubs will tackle the par-72 course in a bid win the emerge the champions of the day. A strong team comprised of several Nairobi clubs will also make their way to South Rift club under the banner Great Rift Golfing Society.
Former world marathon champion Moses Tanui will lead his Eldoret team while the Kenyan Amateur champion William Odera leads his category A team in a bid to conquer the fairways of the Kericho Club.
The host captain, Raymond Keter said ““Hole eight will likely tilt the table especially to the guest golfers- the locals who have been playing on this course might capitalize on the complexity of the hole. However, the course is in good form and those who will tee off early stand a better chance as the weather is quite unpredictable”.
Playing off handicap 10 Kaisugu Tea MD Charles Kipingok will be CK 5 team lead contender, with players Charles Kipngeno handicap 13 and Christopher Kipkemboi handicap 9 keen on ousting him.
Other golfers expected to battle it out for the top prize include Hon. S. Poghisio and Governor Tolgos who will be in the category C while 75 year old Munga Maruso and E. Koech will be battling it out with the Nairobi Team A.
The ladies title will be between E Chumo of Eldoret, L Kipngok of Kericho, R Obara of Kisumu and N Metto of Nandi Bears.
“We are grateful to the CKs Team 5 for putting this great event, we expect a wonderful experience on the course.” said Harisson Kirui Chairman of the Club.