Division A category winner Betty Gacheru receives her award from IMG Kenya CEO Peter Gacheru during the Ninth Ladies Medal Tournament at Karen.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

Karen Country Club’s Betty Gacheru carded a score of 71 nett to claim victory in the Division A event of her home Club’s ninth Ladies Medal tournament which was held on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

She finished one better than Jacintah Wambugu, who secured second spot in the Division having carded a round of 72 nett. Jacintah’s efforts were enough to edge out Shirley Scroggie who finished third in the group with a round of 73 nett after countback.

In Division B, Evelyne Otsyula emerged the winner having carded a round of 68 nett to finish four better than Ann Mbogori, who secured second position, with a score of 72 nett. Ann’s efforts saw her finish above Susan Kasinga, who carded a round 73 nett to clinch third position.

In Division C, Eve Mwangi emerged triumphant with a remarkable 39 nett.

In the Nines challenge, Rose Mambo and Wahu Nyairo delivered exceptional performances, scoring 32 and 33 nett on the first and second nine holes, respectively.

In the putting challenge, Louisa Gitau claimed victory having holed the ball in just 28 putts.

Meanwhile, Rhoda Mwebesa emerged the gross winner having carded a score of 89 gross after countback.

The ladies-only event, which was sponsored by Integrated Marketing and Communications Agency IMG Kenya Limited, attracted 52 female golfers from the club. The event was the ninth of twelve Karen Country Club’s ladies’ events for the year.

Speaking during the prize-giving ceremony, IMG Kenya CEO Peter Gacheru said:

“We are proud to have sponsored the Karen Country Club’s ninth Ladies Medal tournament. Golf represents more than just a sport to us at IMG Kenya; it is a platform that allows us as a company to interact with our stakeholders and forge valuable partnerships,” he said.

“By supporting this event, we aim to promote and celebrate the incredible talent and achievements of female golfers that this golf club is blessed with. We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowerment, and this tournament serves as a great platform to showcase that commitment. We are honored to be a part of these ladies’ journey and look forward to witnessing their continued success on and off the course,” he added.

Part of action in previous KCB golf event

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

The 7^th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour will be held at the par 72 Thika Sports Club this coming weekend.

Action is set to tee off at 6:30 am as over 100 golfers from around Kiambu County and its environs take on the lush fairways at the Thika-based facility.

Before taking a two-week break following the 2023 WRC Safari Rally, the golf series had graced Nyanza Golf Club where Riaroh and her team of David Sate, Joyce Osike and Tabitha Ojwang’ emerged overall team winners to book a slot in the grand finale.

KCB Group CEO Paul Russo said: “We are delighted to host the 7^th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Thika Sports Club this weekend. I know the majority of golfers could not wait for the two-week break to come to an end for them to participate in the competitive tournament. We are expecting golfers to compete at the highest level, and it will be interesting to see who will emerge the top winners and seal a spot in the grand finale.”

Just like the previous legs of the tour, two top teams will be battling for the top two spots to book their qualifications for the grand finale slated for November at the Karen Country Club.

The main tournament will take place on Saturday while the juniors’ and ladies’ clinics will take place on Sunday, July 9^th at the same venue.

So far, the series has reached over 600 participants and over 300 juniors in the juniors’ clinics that are scheduled for Sundays alongside the ladies’ clinics.

“Our aim is to improve the sport not only in Kenya but also the greater East African region. We also want to give kids and women who are enthusiastic about golf an opportunity to learn and upscale through our golf clinics,” noted Mr. Russo.

After the Thika edition, action will head to Nyeri Golf Club on July 22^nd, 2023, for its 8^th leg.