The Mercedes Benz that was up for grabs at the I&M Golf Day at Muthaiga.

By DANIELLA APIYO

A Mercedes C Class, valued at Shs 6 million went unclaimed as the hole in one prize on the water feature 13^th hole at Muthaiga Golf Club at the weekend during the I&M Bank corporate golf day. The rains held up all day for the full field of 200 bank customers and associates, in the inaugural event partnered with VISA. All winners received Visa Travel cards loaded with US dollars

The course however, endured a heavy overnight downpour which did not deter Chandarana Supermarket’s chief executive, Dipan Thakker who was the runaway overall winner on 42 points. His blistering first nine of 25 points and 17 points, playing off 19 handicap was three shots better than the field. Past KGU chairman, Parshu Hirani , handicap 12 played consistently with nines of 19 and 20, to be the men winner on a three way countback 39 points from Adarsh Shah, handicap 13 and Rishi Khubchandani (handicap 21) with 23 and 16 points on each nine. In fourth place, one point behind was R S Rupra (handicap 15) signing for 20 and 18 for 38 points.

The lady winner was Nas Kiengo, on 34 points, followed by Anne Mbogori who beat Harriet Kaguru on countback with 33 points.

The longest drive for men, on hole number 10 was won by Sujan Shah, with Cathy Kimani taking the best lady prize. Nicole Gidoomal was nearest the pin lady winner on hole two, and Joe Wainaina was the men winner.

Another highlight of the day was complimentary Trackman swing analysis offered to players provided by Hardeep and Charan Thethy of Royal Nairobi. The overall winner also received Trackman voucher worth Shs 10,000. cheap nike air max 95 trainers cheap nike air max 95 trainers

Bhavnish Chandaria (left) receives a prize after winning a previous event.

By DANIELLA APIYO

Kenya Golf Union (KGU) today included for Muthaiga Golf Club captain Bhavnish Chandaria in the national team set to represent the country at the East Africa Golf Challenge to be held at the Kigali Golf Club in Rwanda between November 17 and 22.

Other members of the team had been picked through a qualifying tournament played at Vet Lab on Monday and Tuesday and from the Golf Of The Year (GOTY) series current standings. Junior golfer Agil Is Hag from Nyali Golf and Country Club has also been added into the team.

The Team to the regional competition will be led by Head of Delegation Anthony Muhoro who is also the KGU chairman, tournament director Muchao Githiaka and team coach Brian Njoroge.

The East Africa Golf Challenge event remains one of the most prestigious golf competitions in East Africa. It was first played in 1999 in Kenya and it involves the members of East Africa Community.

The format involves 4 rounds of golf with singles, foursomes, four ball better ball and final singles. Each country has eight players and a reserve.

Team Uganda is the defending champion.

The team:

John Karichu – Limuru Country Club

Kenneth Bollo-Royal Nairobi Club

Justus Madoya-Great Rift Valley Club

Anthony Kinuthia –Golf Park

Paul Muchangi-Limuru Country Club

Agil Is Hag- Nyali Golf Club (Nyali Junior)

Dennis Saikwa-Royal Nairobi Golf Club

John Kariuki-Limuru Country Club

Edwin Mudanyi-Vet Lab Sports Club

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