McClatchie-led team wins final Pro-Am
Jean Hugo tees off during the KCB Karen Masters Pro-Am on July 18, 2018 at Karen Country Club course. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |
What you need to know:
- The first Pro-Am was played on Tuesday, where about 31 pros were in action.
- The two Pro-Am events now give room for the main tournament which starts on Thursday.
South African pro Kyle McClatchie and his partners posted a combined score of 97 points to claim the top prize in the second KCB Karen Masters Pro-Am at the par 72 Karen Country Club course on Wednesday.
McClatchie was accompanied by three amateurs Kenneth Kaniu, Gilbert Maina and Robert Nyanchonga.
In second place was the team of Kenyan professional Jacob Okello and amateurs Su Bigun, George Kiraithe and Nellie Ayodo, who posted a total of 94 points.
The team of pro Alex Haindl and Simeon Chepkwony of Eldoret club, Christa Van Luijk and Wayua Mululu carded 90 points to finish in third place, just two points better than the team of Simon Thabang and amateurs Christine Ocholla, A. Sisoso and Aubrey Beckley, who carded 84 points.
A total of 115 teams featuring 30 pros participated in the event, where 2014 Kenya Open winner Jake Roos finished in 14th, with amateurs Ghalib Virani, Ravi Patel and Aly Popat.
The first Pro-Am was played on Tuesday, where about 31 pros were in action.
The two Pro-Am events now give room for the main tournament which starts on Thursday.
