Njuguna Soars High to Bag Centenary Golf Day in Ruiru
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Peter Mwaura in action during the centenary golf day at the Ruiru Sports Club on Saturday.
Handicap 16 golfer
Samuel Nguguna carded 43 stableford points to win the centenary golf day at the
Ruiru Sports Club this past weekend as the club marked 100 years of existence.
Peter Mwaura who
plays off handicap 13 was crowned the Division One men winner after returning
an excellent score of 41 stableford points at the tournament that was graced by
232 golfers from Nairobi and its environs.
Speaking at the
prize-giving ceremony, Samuel Njuguna said:
“I'm elated to be
named the overall winner of this tournament at a time we are celebrating 100
years of existence and progressive excellence. I thank my four-ball for an
amazing outing on the course and I cannot wait to brave the fairways in the
competitions to come.”
In the Division Two
category, Amos Mwaura who plays off handicap 25 returned 43 points to cruise to
victory beating Philip Nguyai, handicap 28, who carded 42 points to emerge
second.
Handicap 13 Lucy
Njuguna clinched the division one lady winner award after returning 41 points
to beat her closest challenger Grace Miano, handicap 17, who carded 40
stableford points to be named second in the highly contested category.
Vincent Musalia,
handicap 39 returned 47 stableford points to win the guest winner award and was
closely followed by handicap 35 Milkah Macharia who carded 42 stableford points
to finish second.
While Eliakim Maina
claimed the longest driver award in the men’s category, Beatrice Waweru
clinched it in the ladies’ category after her excellent ball-striking
technique. Lucy Njugunu won the nearest to the pin in the ladies’ category
while Dr. Fred Mugambi scooped it in the men’s category.
The club also
hosted a series of other activities to mark the continental milestone- bowling,
swimming, and pool table that culminated in a blue-themed dinner event with pomp
and colour.
East Africa
Breweries Limited (EABL), BF SUMA, Maridady, Prife International and Fresha
Dairy Brands sponsored the event.
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