Overall men winner Emmanuel Nyakaberia receives his prize from KCB Group Director ICT Simon Mbogo at the Vetlab Golf Club during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour on Saturday evening.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

Adrian Mwangi of Vetlab Golf Club was crowned the overall winner of the opening leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the lush par 72 Vetlab golf course.

The Handicap 33 golfer carded an excellent score of 39 stableford points to beat his closest challenger Emmanuel Nyakaberia, playing off handicap 27 who carded 36 points.

Nyakaberia was named the overall men winner beating Eric Njunu who carded 35 points while Daniel Karuga (Handicap 19) was a distant third having carded 34 points.

Speaking after his win, Adrian Mwangi said: “I am happy with my win here today. KCB have done an incredible job kick starting the tour here at Vetlab. As a member, we could not let this win slip through our fingers. I can say my swing was there and the fine weather also contributed to my success.”

The tournament began with a ladies golf clinic on Friday afternoon before the main tournament on Saturday. Juniors clinic will be conducted at the same venue on Sunday.

In the ladies category, Caroline Mokeria playing off handicap 45 carded 37 points to beat handicap 39 Grace Katumbi on countback. Alice Adere settled for the 3^rd position carding 35 points.

Seasoned lady golfer Scola Onsongo (handicap 34) scooped the staff winner award carding 37 points while her counterpart Allan Kirui (handicap 26) came in second with 34 points.

The tournament will head to Eldoret Golf Club for its second leg before landing at Limuru for the third leg in two-weeks’ time.

Limuru Country Club’s Roy Nichola follows the path of his tee shot during the NCBA Golf Series at his home club on Saturday.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

The second leg of the NCBA Golf Series came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday, with over 200 golfers competing in a tightly contested tournament at the Limuru Country Club.

Peter Muchangi emerged as the overall gross winner of the tournament, with an impressive 73 gross points. John Kariuki, playing off handicap 1, took home the Men’s Category with 76 gross points, followed closely by Solomon Mumbi, playing off handicap 4, with 79 gross points.

In the Ladies’ category, Noni Wanyee, playing off handicap 14, secured victory with 84 gross points, while Caroline Wangari, playing off handicap 9, finished her round with 86 gross points to secure second place.

In other results, John Odhiambo and Joseph Kihanya emerged as winners in the Nines contest, with 37 and 36 gross points, respectively, winning the two categories.

At the same time, Jelani Kihanya, playing off handicap 9, won the Juniors Category with an impressive score of 82 gross points, claiming the bragging rights in the category.

Meanwhile, NCBA Group Retail Director Tirus Mwithiga, playing off handicap 17, put up a stellar performance to emerge top in the Staff category, while Bill Emase, playing off handicap 11, was the top Guest player on the day.

Speaking after the event, Mwithiga said: “We are delighted to have hosted another successful leg of the NCBA Golf Series, which has become a highlight on the Kenyan golfing calendar. We would like to congratulate all the winners and participants for their excellent performance and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.”

“Tournaments like the NCBA Golf Series provide an excellent platform for golfers to showcase their skills, and we are proud to support the growth and development of the sport in Kenya. We are honored to have been part of this event and look forward to continuing our support for the golfing community in Kenya,” he added.

The NCBA Golf Series is organized by NCBA Bank in partnership with golf clubs across the country and is fully sponsored by the bank. This year’s series features 16 senior’s qualifier events and a juniors tournament to be held at Nyali Golf Club.

The next leg of the NCBA Golf Series will be held at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club on 22nd April 2023.