Limuru Country Club Hosts Tourney for the Blind
Picturesque par 72 Limuru Golf Course
will play host to the Kenya Society for the Blind Golf Tournament slated for
August 16, 2024, that has attracted over 100 top amateur golfers who will
battle for the top honors.
The tourney, at the lush 18-hole
course, is expected to swing into action at 6:30am for the first tee and is
aimed at raising funds to support education for the blind and individuals with
visual impairment.
“The course is in pristine condition,
so we expect a huge turnout on Friday. We are firm believers of inclusivity therefore;
hosting this tournament underscores our commitment to support people from all
walks of life to enjoy this beautiful sport. The wide fairways and luscious
green will give the golfers relaxed ambience to play their best golf,” noted
Limuru Country Club Captain James Githinji.
The one-day tournament has received a
major boost from Kenya National Highways Authority, KCB, United Bank for
Africa, College of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa
(COESCA), Rupa’s, and CPF.
Kenya Society for the Blind Executive Director Samson Waweru expressed his delight ahead of the tournament noting that it will give a platform to golfers with visual impairment to hone their skills.
Additionally, he noted that the tournament will also go a long way in
raising funds to support people with visual impairment.
“We are excited to host our golf tournament at the Limuru Country Club – it marks our longstanding relationship with the Club that span years. This competition is instrumental in improving the game of golf and giving a chance to people with visual impairment to also enjoy themselves on the course.
"Our aim is to raise enough funds so that we can
widen education for the blind and persons with visual impairment,” said Waweru.
Winners from the stableford format of
play will receive awards in various categories – longest drive man and woman,
guest winner, best first nine, best second nine, lady runner up, lady winner,
man runner up, man winner, overall winner for the day.
The Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) was established in 1956 through an Act of Parliament Cap 251 of the laws of Kenya (Revised 2012).
KSB is charged with the responsibility of serving all
Kenyan citizens who are at risk of going blind as well as people living with
visual impairment (PWVI).
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