Jacob Okello

By DANIELLA APIYO

Golf Park’s resident pro Jacob Okello extend his day one lead after the second round at the Thika Golf Club today with a commanding lead of four under par 140 going into tomorrow’s third round of the KCB Pro- Am Corporate Golf Tour.

The best score of the day were, however, from Joseph Karanja and Njuguna Ngugi who tied on a three under par 69 score as well as with an overall score of three under par 141.

Karanja shot three birdies and six pars for a total score of 35 in the front nine. In the back nine he shot seven pars, one birdie and a bogey for a score of 36.

In fourth position was Sullivan Muthugia on a total score of two over par 146 followed by Mumias golfer Dismas Indiza, Nyanza Golf Club’s David Odhiambo and Thika resident pro Simon Ngige who tied on a score of three over par 147.

A total of 22 golfers made the cut to play in the tournament’s final two rounds.

This year the tour has been renewed to feature amateurs in various golf clubs that the tournament will be staged.

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Richard Ainley at a past event.

By DANIELLA APIYO

Organisers of the Kenya Open Golf Championships have given Nakuru based professional Richard Ainley the nod to play at this year’s tournament to be held at the Karen Country Club between March 17 and 20.

The left handed golfer had been suspended during last year’s tournament after a post on his facebook page landed him in trouble.

Ainley’s woes started when he was barred by the security personnel from packing his car inside the Karen Country Club since he didn’t have the official car pass given to Professional Golfers of Kenya and is said to have had an altercation with Club captain Owino Ayodo concerning the incident.

Ainley didn’t take it lightly and went to update Facebook page on his frustrations.

“I see colonization had not ended. Only Kenya’s elite and mzungus allowed to park at the Kenya Open Karen country Club.

“Us few PLAYERS that have cars have to make a good long trek yet it’s not matter if your late. Shindwe! I’m taking it low out of anger.”

An hour later, Ainley would post: “Because of my Facebook post I’ve been refused to play as my invitation has been withdrawn. To those I may have offended I’m sorry. To all you other Kenyans play well!”

Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) chairman Peter Kanyego today revealed that they had pardoned the golfer, when he received Hemingways sponsorship for the tournament which amounts to Sh 2.7 million in kind. cheap nike air max 90 uk cheap nike air max 90 uk