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The 2016 edition of the Kenya Open Golf Championship has today received 2 ambulances from the AAR Health Care Kenya LTD to ensure prompt first aid attendance and emergency rescue for anyone who might get injured during the tournament.

The AAR Healthcare K. Ltd has been associated with the Kenya Open for several years now. Speaking during a partnership announcement event held at the Karen Country Club, AAR Health Care Kenya LTD General Manager, Mr. Charles Kariuki said that the AAR Health Care LTD was delighted to be the first aid; rescue; health and wellness partner for Kenya Open.

“AAR healthcare has always supported the Kenya Open Golf Tournament’s health requirements. We shall continue to partner with the Kenya Open in coming tournaments because we believe that health and safety in sports is important,” he said.

Speaking during the same event at the Karen Country Club, Kenya Open Golf LTD Chairman, Mr. Peter Kanyago expressed delight at having AAR healthcare on board for the 48^th edition of the Kenya Open Golf Tournament, stating that caution and safety is a priority in tournament organization.

“Safety is a priority in the organization of every game and it is no exception when it comes to the organization of this year’s golf tournament. We are not prophets of doom but like in every game, caution is paramount. This year, AAR Healthcare is providing 2 ambulances and a medical tent for speedy attendance to anyone who might get injured during the tournament,” he said.

The 48^th Edition of the Kenya Open Tournament will take place on 17^th-20^th March at the Karen Golf Club. This year, the tournament has attracted a total of 156 participants- of these 22 are local players; 11 are from other African countries; 117 are international participants and 6 amateurs; 4 from Kenya, 1 Ugandan and 1 from France.

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Thika Sports Club resident pro Simon Ngige is the 2016 Jamii Telecom PGK Masters winner after leading the four round tournament in the last two days at the par 71 Muthaiga Golf Club.

Ngige achieved the feat with rounds of 72, 68, 69 and 72 for a total of 3 under par 281gross.

His round of 1 over par 72 yesterday could not stymie his spirited run for the coveted title and a cash prize of Ksh. 102,000 to boot.

Former GOTY star Tony Omuli of Golf Park wrapped up the event in second overall position with level par 284 gross after shooting 72, 69, 75 and 68 in yesterday’s round. Omuli pocketed ksh 62,000. This year’s event carried a prize fund of ksh 1million.

Day Two leader Njuguna M. Ngugi of Railways finished third overall after posting 70, 70, 73, 72 for a gross total of 1 over par 285.

Four players David Wakhu, Nelson Simwa, home player Frank Matilo, Windsor’s Riz Charania and Greg Snow finished joint fourth with a total scoreof   5 under par 289 gross.

Dismas Indiza’s poor run contained at Muthaiga when the Mumias resident professional settled for 9thoverall position with a disappointing total of 6 over par 290.

Yesterday turned out to be such a disastrous outing for Indiza who shot 7 over par 78 to dip the star golfer from fourth in day three to 9th on the closing round.

Jamii PGK Masters is traditionally the last build-up in the run up to the annual Kenya Open Championship which will take place at Karen Counrty Club from June 17-20.

FINAL RESULTS –JAMII TELECOM PGK MASTERS

 

1. S.Ngigi 72, 68, 69, 72 (281) -3

 

2 .T.Omuli 72 69 75 68 (284) level-par

 

3 .Njuguna M. Ngugi 70, 70, 73, 72 (285) +1

 

4 .David Wakhu 70, 70, 70, 79 (289) +5

 

4=Nelson Simwa 80, 67, 69, 73 (289) +5

 

4= Frank Matilo 71, 75, 71, 72 (289) +5

 

4= Riz Charania 75, 73, 70, 71 (289) +5

 

4= Greg Snow 72, 72, 76, 69 (289) +5

 

9. Dismas Indiza 73 69 70 78 (290)+6

 

10. Nicholas Rokoine 73 68 71 79 (291)+7

 

11. Brian Njoroge 73, 71, 75, 73 (292)+8

 

12. David Odhiambo 73, 73, 73, 73 (292)+8

 

13. David Opati 73, 75, 70, 75 (293)+9

 

14. Anil Shah 73, 71, 75, 74 (293)+9

 

15. P.Kasozi (UG) 74, 74, 71, 78 (297)+13

 

16. M.Omondi 77, 70, 72, 79 (298)+14

 

17. Stefan Anderson 74, 75, 74, 76 (299)+15

 

18. P.Thuo 74, 76, 75, 75 (300) +16

 

19. Kopan Timbe 75 75 72 79 (301)+17

 

20. J.Karanja 76, 75, 73, 79 (303)+19

 

21. Jacob Okello 76, 75, 77, 77 (305)+21

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