LEADING FROM FRONT: David Opati follows his tee during the Kenya Oprn earlier this year. He took an early lead at this year's Limuru Open after the first day.

By JAMES WAINDI

Golf Park’s David Opati made true his threats of bouncing back at the Limuru Open, one of the legs of the Golfer of the year series, by claiming a comfortable overnight lead at the par 72 golf course.

Opati playing off handicap +3 posted a score of 69 to set the pace in the prestigious tournament, beating his closest competitor E Oook and Simon Mwangi by a clear four shots.

Tony Omuli who won the last Goty tournament, the Kenya Matchplay at Windsor last month, found himself placed in an awkward 11^th tied spot together with Vet Lab’s Robinson Owiti on a score of 77.

National team captain and home player who was earlier favored on paper to take advantage of his home course and reign supreme, finished the first day placed fourth on a score of 74.

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TRY ME: Golf Park's David Opati follow's his tee shot during a past GOTY event. He has vowed to bounce back during the Limuru Open this weekend.

By JAMES WAINDI

He could have not been able to pick any point in the last two Golfer of the year (GOTY) events but Golf Park’s David Opati who currently enjoys a slim lead at the top of Goty standings has vowed to bounce back and show his true colours at this week’s Limuru Open, to consolidate his lead at the top.

At the moment, Opati remains very vulnerable as he enjoys less than a point’s advantage and any slip-ups would put him into problems, but after his practice round yesterday he said he was not in the mood of any slip-ups.

“I am not under any pressure. A matchplay competition is always anyone’s game and even Tiger Woods is always beaten in matchplays. There are still 10 tournaments to go in the series and I can say my season is starting now and I am going to prove my doubters wrong,” said Opati.

He added: “I’m like Luke Donald who doesn’t win a lot events but stays at the top of the game. Last year I was third at the Limuru Open, but I had just returned from an ankle injury and this year is my time.”

Opati who currently plays off handicap +3, will however, receive a run for his money from Matchplay champions Tony Omuli, Joseph Karanja Waweru as well as home players Francis Kimani and Paul Muchangi. pulsera pandora pulsera pandora