15-year-old home player Nathan Mwangi returned an excellent score of 81
gross points to be crowned the overall winner of the fourth edition of the Karen
Junior Challenge tournament held at the lush 18-hole Karen Country Club.
Munene Mutakaa carded 86 gross points to emerge the boy winner at the KCB
sponsored tournament that was graced by 71 junior players. Murimi Mutua
returned 88 gross points to claim the second position while Nathan Lyomu returned
89 gross points to clinch third spot.
Speaking after his victory at the par 72 course, Mwangi said: “I was late to arrive
at the tee box and it impacted my game massively. A gross of 81 is
underwhelming as per my standards but I am happy nonetheless. I enjoyed the
course especially my first nine and I am looking forward to tournaments to
come. My target is to turn pro. This will be actualized as I am heading to South
Africa for my studies.”
In the highly competitive girls category, Kendra Keter bagged 97 gross points
to claim the girl winner award while Amara Kimari scored 101 gross points to
come in second. Flo Agina Isanda was third with 143 gross points.
“We have a long-standing relationship with KCB. Their support has been pivotal
in the growth and development of golf in Kenya. Today’s tourney is a series that
started in April and will come to an end in December when we will name the
overall winner – a player who wins at least four legs. As we prepare for KCB
East Africa Golf Tour here on Saturday, I wish to mention that the course is in
pristine condition so we expect a huge turnout,” expressed Club Captain Collins
Were.
The competition drew juniors who participated in different categories based on
their ages – 6-8 years, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-18 years, where all of the
winners were awarded respectively.
Mascen Muhungura won in the 6-8 years category after returning 41 points,
Imara Agin scooped the award in the girl’s category after returning 67 gross
points. Jerome Njuguna and Wairimu clinched the 9-10 years category with 49
and 44 gross points respectively.
Nathan Mugambi and Ashley Muyela carded 97 and 85 gross points
respectively to bag the 11-12 years category. Nigel Gitonga and Nkini Pasha
returned 90 and 94 gross points respectively to claim the 11-14 years category.
The 12th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour will be held at the same venue on
Saturday, July, 27 when 240 amateur golfers are expected to converge for a
competitive tournament
