Dismas Indiza follows his tee shot at a past tournament this year. He won the Kenya @50 golf event today.

By FIDEL ONO

Mumias’ Dismas Indiza once again proved he is the best golf professional in the country today after he shook off a strong challenge to win the 36-hole Kenya at 50 Golf Festival by five shots, on 4-under par, 138 at the Muthaiga Golf Club.

He bettered his opening round of level par (71), shooting a 67 (4-under) to take home a cheque of Sh50, 000.

Youngster Nelson Mundanyi was the only other player to shoot a sub-par round of 69 and took second spot, tied with Thika’s Njuguna Ngugi.  Both were one-over, aggregate 143 bot earning Sh 30, 000. 

Brian Njoroge, winner of the KCB Grand Finale in Diani was in fourth place, 3-over par 145, with Anil Shah and Richard Ainley in fifth position tied.

The first round of the 54 holes, amateur event starts Thursday morning, 12 December.

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Mumias based pro Dismas Indiza lines a putt at a past tournament. He is the joint leader with Hezbon Kutwa after the first round of the Kenya @50 golf tournament at Muthaiga Golf Club.

By FIDEL ONO

The Kenya at 50 Golf Festival, presented by Toyota started today with the 36-hole competition of golf professionals, playing for Sh150, 000.

Leading the 22-strong field in tied first place is Royal’s Hesbon Kutwa and Mumias’ Dismas Indiza on level par-71.

Five players are two shots behind –  Muthaiga’s Anil Shah and Brian Njoroge, Royal’s Ken Abuto, Limuru’s James Karanja and Thika’s Njuguna Ngugi on two-over 73.

In 8th place, three shots behind the leaders are Nelson Mundayi, David Waku and Frank Matilo. The second round will be played in both the morning and afternoon tomorrow (Tuesday, 10 December).

The 54-hole event for amateurs begins on Thursday morning – over three days – 18 holes per day.  There will be two divisions, according to handicap for both men and women.  Handicap 0-18 and 19 and over for men, whilst the women will play in the Silver and Bronze divisions.

Prizes will be awarded to the Overall winner, division winner – both men and women up to third place; Best Gross men and ladies, and Best 18 for both men and women, gross winner for men and women, as well as nearest the pin and longest drive for each of the three days. Aside from the golf, the festival includes a Welcome Cocktail Party on Thursday 12 December, followed by a unique inter-golf club Koroga Challenge on Friday 13^th December.   The festival will conclude with a Gala Dinner, Dance and Prize giving on Saturday 14^th December.

Kenya at 50 Golf Festival Leader board:

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