Karichu coasts to convincing Kabete Open win

Kabete open champion John Karichu (centre) receives his prize from Kenya Golf Union vice chairman Anthony Murage (left ) and Golf Talent Foundation chairman David Kihara (right). Karichu completed a 54-hole total of three under par 213 gross, to win the 2018 Kabete Open golf tournament. PHOTO | COURTESY |

By  Larry Ngala

Reporter

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • The handicap plus one Karichu carded rounds of 70, 72, and 71 to clinch the title just a week after finishing second in the Uganda Open at Entebbe Golf Club last week. Njogu carded 73, 76, and 73 for the second place, just two shots better than home player Mike Kisia on 223
  • At Nakuru Golf Club, Kenya ladies amateur champion Naomi Wafula carded seven over par 80 gross to win the Nakuru Ladies Open title. She won by a shot from Royal Nairobi’s Serah Khanyereri while in third place on 85 was Ashley Awuor of Golf Park
  • At Royal Nairobi, Rowny Ngetich fired 44 points to claim the overall title among the club members in the Sunset golf Society Day tournament where Salim Bwika on 42 points emerged as the men winner, beating Anthony Muiruri by two points

Limuru Country Club’s John Karichu completed a 54-hole total of three under par 213 gross, to win the 2018 Kabete Open golf tournament by a big margin of eight shots from the Great Rift Valley Resort’s Simon Njogu, at the par 72 Vet Lab Sports Club course on Sunday.

The handicap plus one Karichu carded rounds of 70, 72, and 71 to clinch the title just a week after finishing second in the Uganda Open at Entebbe GolfClub. Njogu carded 73, 76, and 73 for the second place, just two shots better than home player Mike Kisia on 223.

In the nett section, Isaac Makokha won the overall title on 217 points, one shot better than Ebill Omollo while David Ongeri was third on 219 nett.

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Taking the three rounds gross were George Felix (73), Robinson Owiti (71) and Edwin Mudanyi on 71 gross. The nett rounds winners were Leo Zurovac on 70 nett, Raphael Lemengai on 71 and Peter Ekai who carded 71 nett.

Winning the stableford subsidiary was Emmanuel Owiti on 39, one better than club captain Mark Karobia while Onesmus Kibuna on 36 was third after a ciountback with Sudhir Modak.

At Nakuru Golf Club, Kenya ladies amateur champion Naomi Wafula carded seven over par 80 gross to win the Nakuru Ladies Open title. She won by a shot from Royal Nairobi’s Serah Khanyereri while in third place on 85 was Ashley Awuor of Golf Park.

The nett title remained at home with Eleanor Wambui on 74, with Loise Akinyi on 75 finishing second. Esther Chumo posted nett 76 to take the third prize. In the Bronze section, Catherine Oosterwijk posted 96 to beat R. Mathenge and R. Angote by a shot. Winning the nett was Jennifer Mugweru on 69, winning ahead of Lydia Mokaya who posted 75 while Martha Munene was third on 77 nett.

At Kenya Railway Golf Club in Nairobi, Machakos Golf Club chairman Swarn Singh carded 40 points made up of 20 in each nine to win the Kenya Wines Agency-sponsored Njuri Ncheke golf tournament.

Taking the men’s first prize was D.G. Muchungu who posted 38 points, one better than J.W. Kariuki while in third place was George Wakaba with 35 points. Taking the gross title with 32 points was John Lejirmah while also on 32 points for the ladies prize was Wanjiru Karume.

Leading the sponsors was Joseph Murungi who carded 36 points to win by two points from Edwin Murungi. In the guest category, Robert Kibet posted 38 points to win ahead of Fred Nyenjeri on 36 and winning the nines were Joel Kaindi and Stanley Nganga on 21 points each.

At Royal Nairobi, Rowny Ngetich fired 44 points to claim the overall title among the club members in the Sunset golf Society Day tournament where Salim Bwika on 42 points emerged the men's winner, beating Anthony Muiruri by two points.

Shaukat Gulamhussein posted 39 points to finish with Ramesh Sachdeva emerging the senior winner on 38 points.

Robert Nyanchoga took gross title on 76 gross, and Irene Kinyanjui claimed the ladies first prize with an impressive 42, followed in second place by Evelyn Noah on 38. In the Sunset members category, Nyanza Golf Club’s Charles Odawo carded 41 points to win ahead of Lucas Oluoch on 37 after beating Shadrack Ogindo.

Summarised weekend results

At Muthaiga;  Sedgwick Insurance Brokers Golf Day in Memory of the Late Abdallah Bekah; Winner; Juser Lamuwalla 40 points,  Njuguna Ndungu, 39 cb Yogesh Nandha. Lady winner; Florence Marangu 35, Dianne O’Connor 33, staff winner Nderitu Wachira 33, Guest Euince Kinungi 32 points.

At Thika; Tourism Fund Golf Day; Overall winner: Judy Waihenya 42pts, Men winner: Benard Musau 40pts, Hon A.G Monyo 39pts.Lady winner: Agnes Kuria 39pts cb Diana Kaburu 39pts Guest winner: Paul Kyengo 40. Nines; David Njehia 23, Chris Karanja 20pts.

At Ruiru; Fresha Golf Day; Overall winner  William Ndonga hcp 48pts, Men winner  Ken Waruingi 41, Josphat Mbugua 40, Lady winner Margaret Kamau 40, Wambui Rugu 38,Winnie Kamau 37. Nines;  Ciira Kiiyukia 21, Jessy Ndegwa 22pts Guest winner John Nduati 41pts.

At Karen; Karen Day Trophy;  Gross winner- Anthony Mogere 76 gross, Sam Muraya 78, Owino Ayodo 80. Nett winners- Alex Mwai 70 cb Stephen Wang’ombe 70, Patrick Kagiri 71. Best Lady- Louisa Gitau 80. Best net- Carol Kiengo 62 nett.

At Kiambu; Monthly Mug; Division “A” Winner David Ndirangu 68 nett, “B” Samuel Macharia 71, “C” Godfrey Wambaa 72. Lady Winner Lucy Karau 78 cb Catherine Nines; Joel Wanyoike 33.5. Michael Kamau 33.5 nett.

At Njoro; Ladies Invitation; Overall winner; Njguna Njoka 39 pts, Men Winner; J. Chege 39m Charles Angwenyi 37, Lady- L. Mokaya 38, M. Muthoni 35. Gross – Luther Kamau 32, Nines; W. Muthoki 21, S. Mwangi 20

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