Nandi based Lydia Jebichii was crowned the winner of the fourth leg of the ongoing Safaricom Golf Tour held yesterday at Nyanza Golf Club.
Ms. Jebichii joins former caddie Cyprian Bundi, the junior Golfer Leo Gitonga and Zain Manji; the winners of the first, second and third legs of the ongoing Safaricom Golf Tour in Nanyuki, Limuru and Muthaiga Golf Clubs respectively.
The Saturday’s senior tournament drew 135 senior golfers from Kisumu and its environs including Western region golf clubs. The tournament also ran concurrently with the Safaricom Golf Outreach dubbed ‘Golf Mtaani’ held at Lolwe Grounds that gave over 200 young people an opportunity to learn basic skills about golf.
Elsewhere, Josiah Omutoko scored 43 points to emerge winner of the Men’s Category. In the Ladies’ Category, Martha Okelo posted 37 points to claim the top spot, ahead of Selestine Lydia who also scored 37 points.
In the Longest Drive challenge, Dr.K. Mutai and Faith Chemutai were the stars in the men and ladies’ categories respectively. Meanwhile Seth Oburu clinched the Safaricom Staff Prize after garnering 38 points ahead of his team member Walter Ongondo who scored 26 points.
Sadaricom has embarked on a journey to not only demystify golf but also open up more opportunities for kids to join golf, especially for those who are underprivileged and have expressed interest in the game.
Over 50 junior golfers have taken part in today’s junior tournament which will be preceeded by junior golf clinic at the facility. The Nyanza tournament will culminate in caddies’ tournament on Monday.
After Nyanza, the tournament heads to Machakos Golf Club on April 9th-10th 2022, before proceeding to the Eldoret Golf Club.
