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WOMEN GOLF TEAM RECEIVE NATIONAL FLAG FROM FIRST LADY AHEAD OF ALL AFRICA CHALLENGE TROPHY

Posted on Tuesday, 27th May 2014 in Golf News
Kenya Golf Guide

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta (seated centre) with members of the Kenya Ladies Golf Union who called on her at State House, Nairobi today.

By CORRESPONDENT
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has said international golf competition is an effective platform for teaching women leadership skills.
Speaking when she met the Kenya team that will take part in the All Africa Golf Challenge trophy at State House Nairobi, this afternoon, the First Lady said social benefits of sports are many and useful in development.
She stated that the Government appreciates the importance of sports and has continued to develop and promote various sports.
She commended the Kenya Ladies Golf Union for promoting the sport in the country and participating in the prestigious tournament since it began in Zimbabwe in 1992.
“It is my pleasure to congratulate them for organizing this event, which conforms to the highest international standards,” she said.
Teams from 17 African countries are taking part in the tournament.
She expressed her gratitude to the organizers of the event which is being held in the country after 20 years.
“You should use home advantage to win this prestigious golf trophy for the country, and to compete in a way that will bring honour to our country and your sport,” said the First Lady.  
Kenya Ladies Golf Union chairperson Joyce Wafula said her organization intends to raise Kshs 12.6 million for the event, so far,  it has collected  Kshs  8.6 million from its branches countrywide.
She thanked the First Lady for her efforts in promoting sports in the country and invited her to  the event which takes place between  June 10th and June 12th June.
Ms Saima Ondimu the Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Sports and Muema Muindi the Managing Director of the Kenya Orient Insurance Company, the official sponsor of the event, expressed their gratitude to the First Lady for supporting sports.

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KARANJA, MWANGI WIN CROWN TEFLON FOURBALL BETTER-BALL COMPETITION AT MUTHAIGA

Posted on Monday, 19th May 2014 in Golf News
Kenya Golf Guide

THIS WAY: Elly Fred reacts to her putt on the fourth green during the Crown Teflon 4 ball better ball at Muthaiga Golf Club at the weekend.

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Patrick Karanja and Martin Mwangi won the Crown Teflon fourball better-ball competition held at the par 71 Muthaiga golf club over the weekend.

Playing off handicap 4 and 12 respectively, their effort was on count back beating Sahir Sarbana(19) and Nandya(28) to second position and one shot better than that of Sahir Bhabra(6) and Tanvir Sodi(3) in third place.

Patrick and Martin both qualified for the finals of this year’s Crown Teflon fourball better-ball series to be held at Muthaiga Golf Club in November.

The duo came through a tough encounter to win thanks to the latter comfortable success on second nine hitting a Birdie on dog-right par 5 hole 10 and seven consecutive Pars on 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th.

Demanding weather conditions proved a stern test of both technique and resolve for all players.

First nine winners for the day went to Grace Kimeria and John Kimeria playing off handicap 28 and 15 respectively while second nine winners went to Victor Maina and Don Maina playing 21 and 13 respectively.

The guest winner prize went to K.Patel and H.Patel on 46 stableford points. The sixth qualifying round of the tournament will be held at Karen Golf and Country club on 24th May. pandora charm bracelet pandora charm bracelet

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