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Ugandan Michael Alunga continued to dominate Kenyan golf circuit following his victory at the Manchester Salver, a Kenya Amateur Golf Championships (KAGC) series leg played over the weekend at the par 71 Eldoret Golf club.

This was Alunga’s third win after victories at the Vasco Da Gama Open in Malindi and at the Tea Field in Kericho. He fired two under par 140 gross after registering identical one under par in the 36-hole two-day tournament.

Alunga said he is hitting top form in time for next year’s Magical Kenya Open, adding that he is still hungry for more.

“I have become more of Kenyan than Ugandan and playing in Kenya has given me so much experience. There is too much golf in Kenya and it is very competitive. I always feel nice playing here,” said Alunga.

Alunga completed Day One joint-top with Eldoret caddie Robert Khayeka and Joseph Gathumbi from Kenya Railways with one under par 70.

On Day Two, Alunga maintained his pace to play level as Gathumbi played two over par 73 to remain second on one over par 143 as junior player Danny Chelogoi completed the podium with two over. Chelogoi was the best player on Day Two with level par 71.

“It was tricky in the the first nine. My game had not picked but when it because my game was not coming but eventually it came back. I was struggling too much with my putting, where I hit bogeys and 7 pars with the rest being birdies,” said Alunga.

He said that he was not worried about getting the bogeys; it was just a score that would make the cut to the top.

Muthaiga Golf Club,  Nyali Golf Club , Sigona Golf Club and Golf Park Golf Club are the winners of the 2022 Inagural patron’s cup in their different categories.

Muthaiga won a trophy after garnering 74.5points , Nyali a plaque with 93.5 points , Sigona Golf Club won a shield 66.5 points and   Golf Park Golf Club won a bowl after garnering 59 points.

The events started on Friday with an afternoon Foursome Matchplay, on Saturday morning  4Ball Better Ball ( 4BBB) followed by another Foursomes Matchplay in the afternoon and on the last day, Sunday 16th October 2022, individual Singles Matchplay.

‘I would like to that Muthaiga Golf Club and the Kenya Golf Union for organising such a wonderful event.We as the Kibaki family would like to have this event yearly and we will ensure that the teams are well sponsored’ Said Judy Kibaki during the prize giving ceremony.

Moses Tanui , a former marathoner donated his precious trophy that he won in 1996 in France . The Trophy will be a patron’s cup floating trophy and will be housed in Muthaiga until next year’s event.

‘Muthaiga Golf Club being the Home of Golf and housing the Kenya Golf Union, chose to immortalize H.E. Kibaki’s legacy by organizing a three (3) day interclub golf tournament dubbed The Patron’s Cup. This event has also been sanctioned by the Kenya Golf Union.’ Said Ronald Meru Chairman Muthaiga Golf Club
The event was sponsored by G4s , Krups Coffee , and Kenya Golf Union

INAUGURAL PATRON’S CUP

The inaugural Patron’s Cup Inter-Club Golf Competition has attracted 13 golf clubs from across the Republic under the auspices of the Kenya Golf Union. They are Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Kenya Railways Golf club, Eldoret Golf Club, Karen Country Club, Vetlab Sports Club, Team Coast, Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, Limuru Country Club, Sigona Golf Club, Nyali Golf and country club, Thika Sports Club, Golf Park Golf Club & hosts the Muthaiga Golf Club.

The events started today with an afternoon Foursome Matchplay, on Saturday 15th October 2022, the Clubs faceoff in the morning playing 4Ball Better Ball ( 4BBB) followed by another Foursomes Matchplay in the afternoon and on the last day, Sunday 16th October 2022, individual representatives from each of the 12 golf clubs facing off on the greens for a grueling Singles Matchplay in the morning. The Prize giving is scheduled for 6PM.

His Excellency the Late Hon. Mwai Kibaki, the third president of the Republic of Kenya, whom for many years served as the Patron of the Kenya Golf Union, and an ardent golfer played a very critical role in the development of golf. During his stewardship, the game of golf flourished in the country as more golf courses sprung up and helped to demystify the sport as being only for the rich. More younger golfers are now enjoying this sport.

Muthaiga Golf Club being the Home of Golf and housing the Kenya Golf Union, chose to immortalize H.E. Kibaki’s legacy by organizing a three (3) day interclub golf tournament dubbed The Patron’s Cup. This is expected to be an annual event and has also been sanctioned by the Kenya Golf Union.

‘We take this opportunity to thank the Kenya Golf Union, for their contribution to supporting this event both in terms of resources and personnel. Equally, we acknowledge our magnanimous partners, who have walked with us namely, The Kibaki Family, G4S, Mansions Real Estate & Hue Marketing/ Krupus Coffee.’ Said Ronal Meru Chairman Muthaiga Golf Club

About Muthaiga Golf Club
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Muthaiga Golf Club is rightfully counted as one of the pioneer golf clubs in the country having opened its door in 1927. The Club proudly referred to as “The Home of Golf” is an iconic club which boasts a rich history and deep club traditions, with a very well-respected membership and a state-of-the-art 18-holes championship golf course. It is the golf club of choice because of her strict adherence to playing golf as a game of integrity and honor. Muthaiga Golf Club has also been voted Kenya’s Best Golf Course for 2021 by The World Golf Awards.

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Adel Balala propelled Team Kenya to a strong third place finish after carding an impressive five under 67 on the final day of the All Africa Golf Team Championship as Morocco finally dethroned South Africa to claim her first victory in the biennial tournament.

Team Kenya, locked in a fierce battle with Tunisia for a podium finish, was up to the task today gaining five shots in today’s round after John Lejirma and Mike Karanga finished on level par as Captain Dennis Maara carded 73. Balala was in fine form in today’s round managing six birdies while dropping only one shot to finish in a respectable T6 position on -8 gross on the individual players’ leaderboard.

“I am very satisfied with the team’s performance but I must admit that Morocco surprised us because we were targeting to finish at least a strong second behind South Africa. Shooting a combined -10 score is quite solid though there’s room for improvement so that we narrow the gap. I think we are on the right track as a country and all we now need to do is widen the players pool at the junior golf level,” said an elated John Van Liefland, Team Kenya coach.

A late rally by South African star player Jonathan Broomhead failed to trouble Team Morocco as the north Africans went on to clinch the title with an impressive -44 score six better than their challengers. Broomhead, the top ranked player in the championship, however had the last laugh as he finished top on the individual players’ leaderboard on -18 gross, two shots better than Morocco’s El Mehdi Fakori.

The Moroccans dominated the individual players’ leaderboard as Fakori, Adam Brensu and Nizar Mohammed finished 2nd, 3rd and fourth respectively. The inexperienced South Africa trio of Simon Du Plooy, Jordan Wessels and Werner Deyzel finished 9th, 10th and 11th respectively.

South Africa has won 10 of the last 12 tournaments since the championship was launched in 2001. Kenya won the event in 2009.

LEADERBOARD DAY 4

TEAM SCORE

Morocco -44

South Africa -36

Kenya -10

Team Kenya finishes third as Morocco seals maiden All Africa championship victory

The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) Kenya Golf Team with playing kits ahead of All Africa Golf Team Championship.

The team is expected to travel on September 24 2022 to Egypt for the All Africa Golf Team Championship which will be held from 27 to 30 September 2022.

The team is Comprised of Dennis Maara of Limuru Country Club, John Lejirma of Kenya Railway Golf Club , Michael Karanga of Kiambu Golf Club and Adel Balala of Nyali Golf and Country Club.

The team has been training under the leadership of their team Coach John Van Liefland.

Speaking during the presentation , the Team Captain , Dennis Maara thanked NOCK for their Support and that they will do the best and make Kenya proud once again.

“we will make Kenya proud as a team as we promise to do our best. I also thank NOCK for the support they have offered to us,” Maara stated.

Adel Balala of Nyali Golf and Country Club won the 2022 Kabete Open to defend the title yesterday. The 23-year-old Elite Golfer played 72, 78, 70= 220 gross – beating John Lejirma by three shots.

Adel has presented the Country in various international events such as the Region IV Golf Tournament held in Uganda and the Victoria Cup held end of July at Limuru Country Club.

This month, Adel will again participate in the All Africa Golf Team Championship scheduled for 25th – 30th September 2022 in Egypt. He will be joined by the team Captain Dennis Maara, John Lejirma, and Michael Karanga.

We wish them all the Best!!