Albert Musasia follows his tee shot during the event at Kitale Golf Club.

By DANIELLA APIYO

John Muhanji from Nyanza Golf Club was in an excellent form at the weekend, beating a field of 100 players at the par-73 Kitale Golf Club course to claim top honours in the inaugural Betway tournament.

The handicap 28 player fired a total of 5 under par 68 nett to walk away with the overall title.

The event drew amateur golfers from Nandi Bears Kitale and Nyanza.

Speaking afterwards, Muhanji attributed good luck for his victory. “Sometimes when you wake up on the good side of the bed you just find yourself doing well. Today was one of those days. Furthermore, I played with some jolly players and this encouraged me a lot. It is an honor to have won this tournament and I want to thank Betway for supporting this event,” Muhanji said.

The runners-up honors went to handicap 13 Collins Kebenei of Nandi bears who shot 3 under par 70 nett while home player John Thuo came in third with a score of 2 under par 71 nett.

Thuo beat club mate Jacob Tum (handicap 26) on count back.

Ruth Kae was the lady winner. She collected 76 points to finish ahead of Zainabbu Rutto.

The first nine winners was Patrice Tomno (32points) with Ezekiel Mutai (31 points) claiming second nine honors.

Longest Drive Men honours went to F. Barasa with Zainabbu Rutto winning the ladies longest drive. Neatest to the Pin honors went to Sandhya Shah.

Betway Kenya Chairman Kiprono Kittony urged for a positive attitude towards betting.

“There are many positive aspects of betting and as a company we are sponsoring many sporting events in the country to promote talent,” Kittony said.

Betway Kenya Country Manager Wanja Gikonyo announced during the event that the company has already launched talent search for footballers countrywide.

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Britam Group Holdings Managing Director Dr. Benson Wairegi (right) presents awards of cheque of Kshs. 1 Million to Kanyi Gachoka who emerged the winner during the Britam@50 Anniversary Corporate Golf tournament held at Muthaiga Golf Club

By AMANDA DAMARIS

Britam 50^th anniversary corporate golf tournament was in a class of its own after former Muthaiga Golf Club Chairman Kanyi Gachoka won Kshs. 1 million for sinking a magnificent hole-in-one at the par 72 Muthaiga Golf club.

Britam had designated the par 3, 150 yards 13^th hole as the hole in one with a prize tag of Kshs. 1million for its 50^th anniversary corporate golf tournament. Not knowing that lady luck was smiling at him on this day, Kanyi came with a few shillings and took to the course with his four-ball.

“We were having a great four-ball time on the course when we reached the 13^th where I had short a hole in one some 8 months ago. One of my four-ball said it was a fluke. I kept quiet, took my 7 iron and sunk that ball right in. I’m amazed that I have done it again. I thank Britam for the money and for hosting us today, I am going back home a millionaire,” said Kanyi.

The overall winner was Kieni MP Hon. Kanini Kega with a superb 42 stable ford points. Playing of handicap 14 Kanini shot a convincing 19 points in the front nine before concluding the afternoon outing at Muthaiga with a superb 23 points in the back nine.

“I was to play H.E. the Governor of Nairobi but I got held up and he teed off earlier than me. My four-ball was great, I am delighted since I have not been on this podium for a while and it feels good to win this tournament today. I thank Britam for its continued support for golf as a sport and for the service they give to Kenyans” said Kanini.

The men winner position went to Duncan Mwaniki playing of handicap 17 with a superb 42 stable ford points of 22 in the front nine and 20 in the back nine. KGU chairman Anthony Muhoro playing handicap 6 took the men runner up position with a superb 41 stable ford points of 18 and 23 points in the first and second nine respectively.

A large field of 231 golfers took to the course at Muthaiga Golf club for the tournament. The lady winner’s position was picked by Irene Auma of Muthaiga Golf club. Playing off handicap 26 she shot 18 points in the first nine and followed it with a strong 20 points in the second nine for a total of 38 points.

Playing of handicap 12 Susan Kanyoro took the lady runner up position carding 17 in first nine and 19 points in the second nine for a gross 36 points after count back.

Joe Muchekehu playing off handicap 8 took the staff winner position with a clean 42 stableford points of 17 and 25 in both front and back nine respectively. Staff runner up position went to Dr. Benson Wairegi who is also Britam’s CEO. Playing off handicap 16 Wairegi shot a satisfactory 38 points of 19 in the front and 19 at the back.

“This is our 50^th anniversary and we are delighted that we have come this far through the support that Kenyans continue to offer this company. We will continue to give you top-shelve services ensuring that you have the best in the market. Our support for golf in Kenya is an ongoing endeavor and we will continue to engage with golfers across the country,” said Wairegi.

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