Nyali pro Kopan Timbe

By FIDEL ONO

Top professional golfer Kopan Timbe has urged Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) officials to loosen their stand and allow female caddies take part in the coming Coast Open Meeting that will be held in three clubs namely Leisure Lodge, Vipingo Ridge, Nyali Golf and Country and Mombasa Golf Club in August.

The first event will be held at Leisure Lodge between August 2 and 3, before action moves to Vipingo Ridge on August 5 and 6 then Nyali and Mombasa Club on August 8 and 9 respectively.

Timbe who is the resident professional at Nyali said the club had three top lady golfers who were arguably considered as the best lady golfers in the country and should be given a chance to compete in the event to sharpen their skills.

The trio are Mary Muli who won the title last year but her name was not put on the board despite being given her prize, Mary Naneu and Redempter Wayua.

“Almost all of the top pros in the country started from the caddy ranks, so these girls should also be given the opportunity to prove their mettle. For sure they are among the best lady golfers in the country and the only way of supporting lady golf is by giving such talent more events to play and not denying them a chance to play,” Timbe told Kenya Golf Guide.

He was reacting to a decision by KLGU officials to lock out the caddies from the Coastal tour.

According to one Jean Elms: “Entry forms for the four clubs set to take part in the Coast Open Meeting, will be sent to the club’s lady captains and as agreed in a meeting between the four clubs, unauthorised ladies playing in golf competitions like witnessed last year with a caddy winning the handicap trophy, called the Rose Bowl during the championship will not be allowed.”

KLGU boss Mary Wambugu also stressed that: “All players entering for all KLGU recognised competitions must not only hold a CONGU handicap but must also be a member of a club which has paid affiliation fee for the player to KLGU.”

The rules automatically knocks-out caddies who cannot afford club memberships. cheap nike air max 90 uk cheap nike air max 90 uk

Two-time Boston Marathon winner Moses Tanui who will be among the participants on Saturday.

By DANIELLA APIYO

Nine-hole Kericho Golf Club will on Saturday play host to some of the seasoned golfers drawn from various golf clubs across country. The tournament is put together by the 5 CKs namely Charles Kipngok, Charles Kipngeno, Christopher Kipkemboi, Chriss Kibett and Charles Kiprop Birech.

Over 70 golfers drawn from Kisii, Kisumu, Njoro, Nakuru, Nandi Bears, Eldoret, Kitale, Kakamega and Mumias clubs will tackle the par-72 course in a bid win the emerge the champions of the day. A strong team comprised of several Nairobi clubs will also make their way to South Rift club under the banner Great Rift Golfing Society.

Former world marathon champion Moses Tanui will lead his Eldoret team while the Kenyan Amateur champion William Odera leads his category A team in a bid to conquer the fairways of the Kericho Club.

The host captain, Raymond Keter said ““Hole eight will likely tilt the table especially to the guest golfers- the locals who have been playing on this course might capitalize on the complexity of the hole. However, the course is in good form and those who will tee off early stand a better chance as the weather is quite unpredictable”.

Playing off handicap 10 Kaisugu Tea MD Charles Kipingok will be CK 5 team lead contender, with players Charles Kipngeno handicap 13 and Christopher Kipkemboi handicap 9 keen on ousting him.

Other golfers expected to battle it out for the top prize include Hon. S. Poghisio and Governor Tolgos who will be in the category C while 75 year old Munga Maruso and E. Koech will be battling it out with the Nairobi Team A.

The ladies title will be between E Chumo of Eldoret, L Kipngok of Kericho, R Obara of Kisumu and N Metto of Nandi Bears.

“We are grateful to the CKs Team 5 for putting this great event, we expect a wonderful experience on the course.” said Harisson Kirui Chairman of the Club.

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