Lisa Peterson poses with her prize after sinking a whole-in-one at the ongoing Magical Kenya Ladies Open at Vipingo Ridge.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

Lisa Peterson created a buzz on the green at the ongoing Magical Kenya Ladies Open, making a hole-in-one on the par-three eighth, during the first round of play on Thursday.
As the official hole-in-one sponsor of the tournament, Johnnie Walker, through its parent company EABL, honored Peterson with a bottle of the prestigious Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
EABL Head of Marketing Spirits, Jean Okech said: “We are thrilled to present Lisa Peterson with a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label for her incredible performance at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open. Johnnie Walker, as the leading scotch whiskey brand, and in line with our Keep Walking spirit, we are proud to recognize and celebrate this outstanding achievement. Peterson’s hole-in-one was a testament to her skills and sportsmanship on the course. We hope this gesture serves as a memorable moment for her and a symbol of our appreciation for her skills and dedication to the sport of golf.”
Peterson expressed her excitement about the hole-in-one and the recognition from Johnnie
Walker, saying: ” Making a hole-in-one is always a dream for any golfer and I was hoping I would do it soon. I have been close a few times but I never made a hole-in-one before and so I am really excited that I did it here in Kenya. I thank Johnnie Walker for this award and I will remember it for years to come.”
Peterson is among the 63 golfers who have made the cut at the tournament, having finished the second round on a total of 7-over par. She heads to the final rounds, hoping to put up a stronger performance. “I have struggled a bit on the greens but I have been playing pretty solid, the wind is tricky and just need a few more putts to drop, and then I’ll be ready for the weekend,” she added.
The Magical Kenya Ladies Open is a premier golf tournament that brings together some of the best female golfers from around the world. EABL through Johnnie Walker is among the main sponsors of the event and the official hole-in-one sponsor.

Muthaiga Golf Club-based Andersen Matheka in action during the Corporate Citizens

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

Andersen Matheka of Muthaiga Golf Club was crowned the winner of the inaugural corporate Citizens of Africa (CAA) sustainability golf tournament at the lush par 36 Muthaiga Golf Club.

The seasoned golfer beat Gerald Githinji on count-back after they both garnered 41 points. Wilson Chelelgo was a distant third registering 38 points on count-back.

The event that brought together over 50 golfers from Nairobi and its environs was the first of its kind as it incorporated sustainability ideals in its game.

Speaking during the prize-giving ceremony, an elated Andersen Matheka said: “I am very happy with my win. I did well in the first nine registering 6 pars, 2 bogeys, and a birdie. My second nine was also fantastic. I was able to garner 5 pars, 1 birdie, and 3 bogeys. I must admit that my swing was there, and I also had an amazing four-ball.”

The tournament was sponsored by KCB as part of the bank’s support for sustainable sports agenda in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development acknowledges sport as an important enabler of the long-term progress of society.

Corporates Citizen of Africa CEO Sheida Mutambi said: “Today’s tournament marks the beginning of concerted efforts to buttress sustainability, especially through sports which acts as an enabler for us to make an impact in society.”