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The chase for money and factors in direction of the Kenya Novice Golf Championship (KAGC) collection and World Novice Rankings is on this weekend at Sigona Golf Membership course.
A discipline of 156 main novice golfers from throughout East Africa will likely be gathering on the par 72 course, the season opener- the 65th Sigona Bowl whose opening spherical will get underway from 6.40am on Friday.
Coming simply two days after the official launch of each KAGC and Junior Golf Basis (JGF) calendar of occasions, this yr’s event like in many of the 2023 season has additionally attracted girl golfers who will battling it out for the money plus World Rating factors.
All eyes will nevertheless be on Kenya’s main novice golfer Michael Karanga who took the native golf scene by storm final yr, registering 13 victories together with the three main titles, the Kenya Novice Match Play, Kenya Novice Stroke Play and the “Golfer of The 12 months’’ Award.
And his profitable journey begun on the identical venue final January the place he produced unbeatable 10 beneath per 62 within the last spherical to assert the title.
He went on later to assert the Windsor Traditional, Muthaiga Open, Railway Invitational, Coronation Trophy, Limuru Open, Coast Open, Kenya Novice Match Play Championship, Vasco Dagama Malindi Open, Kenya Novice Stroke Play Championship, Kabete Open, Karen Problem, and Manchester Salver.
Of the opposite occasions he didn’t win, he tied for sixth within the Winston Churchill, tied for fifth in Ronald Marshall in Njoro, got here fifth in Nandi Open, and third and second place in Kiambu and Nyali Open.
Whether or not Karanga remains to be in that nice type, time will inform, however based mostly on his efficiency final yr, he’s undoubtedly the person the remainder must beat this weekend and in the remainder of the 2024 occasions.
Among the many gamers drawn and who’re more likely to take Karanga head-on contains Kenya Railway Golf Membership’s John Lejirmah, Vet Lab Sports activities Membership’s Ebill Omollo and Isaac Makokha, Limuru’s Dennis Maara and Paul Muchangi, and Uganda’s Peter Tumussime and Felix Dusabe of Rwanda.
“I’m prepared for the remainder this weekend as my goal is to be primary once more this yr. The course at Sigona is in nice situation and I’m wanting ahead to get pleasure from in the course of the weekend,” stated Karanga on Thursday.
Becoming a member of the boys for the Sigona battle contains among the nation’s main girl gamers Joyce Wanjiru, Belinda Wanjiru, Kellie Gachaga, and Tanzania’s main girl golfer Madina Iddy.
Away from Sigona, Kiambu Golf Membership will host the 15th version of the annual Mountain Traditional being sponsored this yr by Omega Opticians, Jambopay, and pals of the “Mountain Tigers’’ who’ve been staging this occasion for the previous 15 years.
A discipline of 120 gamers have been drawn together with Dr Paul Kaumbutho who by the way is among the sponsors this weekend.
Throughout final weekend’s Michael Karanga Thanksgiving occasion, Kaumbutho misplaced to Mwangi wa Purity on countback with 38 factors. He leads the Mountain Tigers which incorporates previous Kiambu Membership Chairman Njeru Njagi, and Larry Njue amongst others.
In the meantime, Karen Nation Membership will Friday host the Rotary Membership of Nairobi Karengata annual charity occasion. That is the fourth occasion being staged at Karen the place the funds collected will go in direction of the development of school rooms at Kaptulwo Main College in Kuresoi South Nakuru County.
The Rotary Membership has to date constructed two school rooms geared up with desks and its goal this yr is to assemble, which is able to go away two extra to be executed.
On the Thika Greens Golf Resort, an enormous discipline of over 200 gamers was drawn for the Captain’s (Henry Kinyua) which is being supported by a number of sponsors together with Kingdom Financial institution, Yara East Africa, Smba Corp, EABL, Elgon Kenya and Company Masters amongst many others.
Weekend golf fixtures
Friday: Sigona Bowl sponsored by NCBA; 6:40, G. Sehmi, S. Majanga, B. Murimi; 6:50 J. Kamenchu, M. Patel, P. Munyi; 7:00 J. Ojowa, Z. Khan, E. Muigua; 7:10 Okay. Barasa, M. Muritu, A. Odongo; 7:20 C. Lwenyi, N. Markham, D. Makori; 7:30 D. Kioko, D. Barasa, R. Odero; 7:40 J. Koina, D. Chesumei, D. Chelogoi; 7:50 G. Eshuchi, J. Mburu, E. Muriithi; 8:00 T. Soni, G. Karioki, P. Macharia; 8:10 N. Kungu, F. Njoroge, N. Wairimu; 08:20 B. Wachiuri, J. Wanjiru, T. Ngotho; 8:30 P. Ndungu, J. Timbe, J. Olwali; 8:40 Y. Rajput, A. Mohindra, J. Lejirma; 6:40 W. Mastamet, G. Kaguta, N. Koech; 6:50 C. Owuor , M. Maina, D. Ombisi; 7:00 S. Harish, J. Ochieng, S. Kimutai; 7:10 V. Oyango, S. King’ori, J. Mario; 7:20 S. Orinda, J. Ngondo, J. Dhanani; 7:30 I. Makokha, P. Tumusiime, G. Barasa; 7:40 J. Mwangi, W. Ali, M. Thacker; 7:50 P. Waiharo, N. Maina, M. Iddy; 8:00 E. Omollo, Okay. Muraya, S. Etaan; 8:10 H. Tayebjee, H. Kamau, J. Gathumbi; 8:20 Okay. Abdul, Okay. Kimutai, D. Kiragu; 8:30 G. Butich, G. Wakaba, J. Rono; 8:40 G. Mburu, L. Njoroge, J. Njenga; 11:10 C. Wambasi, E. Barno, N. Michino; 11:20 Z. Mughal, J. Mwangi, A. Kitur; 11:30 G. Opiyo, P. Ichangi, J. Gathu; 11:40 J. Gaitho, J. Kariuki, E. Murunga; 11:50 D. Evans, E. Wamukota, R. Chege; 12:00 A. Merali, N. Jogoo, R. Nyanchoga; 12:10 R. Kibugi, B. Ngugi, R. Gichuki; 12:20 C. Andrea, P. Muchangi, D. Ronoh; 12:30 M. Kimemia, F. Munyuah, R. Ngetich; 12:40 Okay. Tanna, W. John, M. Karanga; 12:50 F. Kahiro, D. Maara, F. Kipyator; 13:00 B. Wanjiru, B. Omondi, A. Onsomu; 13:10 D. Gakuo, J. Ikanyi, E. Ageng’o; 11:10 P. Sehmi, Okay. Sharma, Okay. Gachaga; 11:20 D. Shah, Okay. Mediratta, N. Chandaria; 11:30 S. Matharu, R. Leming’ani, P. Kahura; 11:40 W. Kibet, D. Wanjihia, J. Waweru; 11:50 A. Modi, M. Adan, D. Gitonga; 12:00 D. Oyier, R. Malde, M. Holland; 12:10 Okay. Gatiramu, F. Dusabe, J. Mwangi; 12:20 A. Mussaji, R. Njoroge, F. Ngaru; 12:30 S. Mulama, N. Patrick, A. Muhoro; 12:40 A. Isanzu, P. Musimba, Okay. Mutai; 12:50 E. Kimani, S. Mughal, J. Nyandoro; 13:00 E. Kinisu, W. Odeck, A. Omooria; 13:10 T. Chirchir, Okay. Juma, F. Kimani;
Saturday: Finish of January Golf Day; First Tee: 6:30 Kaunda J, A Okay Wainaina, J Mureithi, S Mwitari; 6:40 C Maina, J Thomas, F Kamau, G Wachira; 6:50 T John, Jefferson Okay, S Kungu, P Kungu ; 7:00 C Ndegwa, N Gitonga, S Irungu, G Ndungu ; 7:10 Sponsor x 4 ; 7:20 Ano, S Kingara, B Ndumu, J Gicheru; 7:30 G N Njuguna, B Omondi, M Ngina ; 7:40 Kiambu x 4 ; 7:50 D Muiruri, J Wachira, S Wainaina, A Kimani ;8:00 M Mwangi, I Githinji, P Njeru, N Kingori ; 8:10 F Kinyanjui, G Njuguna, A Mwaura, P Kamau; 8:20 J Gitau, M Irungu, H Maina, A Kariuki; 8:30 H Muhia, M Kimemia, D Kiriga, Sponsor ; 8;40 Captain x 4 ; 10:40 Captain X 4 ; 10:50 C Gitonga, E Njagi, E Waithaka, P Wanjiru ;11;00 J Waihenya, E Kabugi, J Mathu, P Gitumbi ; 11:10 Sponsor x 4;11:20 Sponsor x 4; 11:30 J Kambo, M Kenji, G Gichohi, B Waweru ;11:40 P Miitii, L Nganga, N Nganga, J Ngugi ; 11:50 W Njenga, Eng J Mwaniki, S G Njuguna, J Kamiri; 12:00 M Muthee, E Kamau, S Nganga, J Maina ; 12:10 M Nyambura, D Kamau, T Kiiru, B Kimani ; 12:20 Sammy M, Sponsor x 3 ; 12:30 P Mburu, P kigwe, C Wambui ; 12:40 Kanyi G, D Githinji, D Muita, J Mungai; 12:50 P M Mwangi, Njonjo, G Maurice, T Ruhiu; 13:00 J Kanari, E Kariuki, C Gitonga, M Kibera; Tenth Tee: 6:30 G Wachira, S Mbochi, T Kiragu, J Wambugu ; 6:40 A Maina, C Maina, C Njeru, W Theuri ; 6:50 C Njoroge, G Ndungu, Ano ; 7:00 A Kariuki, G Gacheru, D Gateru, D Ngugi ; 7:10 Sponsor x 4 ; 7:20 Sponsor 4 ; 7:30 J Njeru, E Wainaina, L Gicheru 7:40 M Waititu, D Kabera, B Kanyi, E Njau ; 7:50 A Mwangi, B Waititu, J Mbugua, A Kamau ; 8:00 Okay Kimathi, B Mugo, J Ndungu, A Muthigani ; 8:10 E Njau, P Kamau, E Maina, A Ngugi ; 8:20 R Kithuka, C Wakaro, B Kanyi, Brig Mohamed; 8:30 A Muigai, L Njuguna, V Pandya, E Koech; 8:40 J Mburu, C Munyiri, P Githuku, F Mwangi ; 10:30 Sponsor x 4; 10:40 Sponsor x 4; 10:50 Captain x 4; 11:00 M Kariuki, R Kithuka, Brig Mohamed, Fr Gaitho, Fr J Mungai ; ; 11:10 W Karume, P Mbugua, F kiamba, B Mulindi ;11:20 Z safari, M Wanjohi, M Kinyua, H Thuku; 11:30 J Muguongo, Sponsor x 3 ; 11:40 E Muriithi, Sponsor x 4 ; 11:50 S Mwaura, D Gitonga, M Karunga, T Kiragu ; 12:00 S Mbinda, D warui, E Okiddy, M Mwiti ; 12:10 L Wachira, D Kibui, M Kairu, M Karimi ; 12:20 P Ngunjiri, A Gitu, Fr P Kimani, M Karunga ; 12:30 J Kilonzo, Dr P Murumba, D Mukei, W Kamau ; 12:40 A Machocho, A Okay Ndungu, Okay Wangondu, D Waruinge; 12:50 C Njoroge, F Kiambi, C Karanja, E Gathu ; 13:00 A Wamahia, M Wahome, W Ngechu, D Wainaina.
Saturday; January Month-to-month Mug sponsored by Alphonce Kioko and Jackson Kitulu; 7:00 J.Komu, F.Maithya, M.Litali, S.Kimatu; 7:10 F.Kiamba, J.Kiiti, M.Mandela, J.Muenda; 7:20 F.Muthiani, A.Gathugu, A.Gitu, C.Katiwa; 7:30 J.Mativo, M.Mwai, N.Mwangangi, V.Kibiro; 7:40 W.Musili, A.Mohamed, J.Njogu, B.Mutua; 7:50 F.Bosire, L.Njeri, DK.Muli, J.Kilinda; 8:00 N.Mwaniki, R.Muli, N.Musau, J.Nzioka; 8:10 F.Muthoni, S.Wanjohi, L.Mwema, L.Loko; 8:20 M.Makau, J.Mboya, B.Siro, E.Kimeu; 8:30 S.Musyoka, J.Kioko, N.Masaka, B.Mumo; 8:40 Okay.Maingi, P.Muema, J.Kimeu, S.Kimilu; 8:50 LM.Kamba, J.Nzioki, Maj Mumo, J.Ndunda; Pm Draw; 11:00 J.Masai,J.Foro, J.Kavivya, J.Mangu; 11:10 C.Kaloki, M.Katuku, B.Chuma, P.Mutinga; 11:20 J.Nzau, Gen.Musomba, J.Malatu, M.Kavita; 11:30 H.Ndaiga, J.Wanjohi, H.Kagwa, L.Agufa; 11:40 D.Mwangangi, A.Kioko, SK.Theuri, B.Muithya; 11:50 J.Kilinda, J.Ndunda, C.Ndumai, J.Musomba; 12:00 M.Musyoka, A.Abere, E.Saluny, S.Munguti; 12:10 B.Mungata, S.Singh, F.Njeru, Professional.Kiondo; Submit Entries Accepted;
Saturday; The Captains Prize- Henry Kinyua, Sponsored by: Kingdom Financial institution, Yara East Africa, Simba Corp, Elgon Kenya, Corteva, Amica, Densey Excursions & Travels, Company Masters, EABL, Mates of the Captain; 6.24 P Ndichu, R Isaaka, W Biwot, W Njuguna; 6.32 C Karanja x4; 6.40 W Kimondo, A Kimondo, Ano x2; 6.48 Dr P Ngugi, L Ngugi, M Wanyoike, Ano; 6.56 Fr N Kamau x2, D Kingi x2; 7.04 M Ruo, W Njenga, N Zioka, A Mwebi; 7.12 P Njuguna, C Mwangi, C Maitho, Ano; 7.20 Corteva x4; 7.28 Cpt Machakos x4; 7.36 S Mwitari x4; 7.44 G Cheruiyot, Okay Sawe, G Kiprop, M Korir; 7.50 Okay Maiyo, O Saina, R Komen, I Kagongo; 7.58 M Irungu x4; 8.06 S Kinyor, F Moi, L Mwaura, A Lenaiyara; 8.14 J Sirai, A Kirwa, L Kioko, H Langat, A Kirwa; 8:22 Yara x4; 8:30 H Kinyua, D Ndiang’ui, B Omollo, J Mathenge; 11.14 S Irungu, H Njenga, H Thimba, J Mugo; 11.22 M Mbugua, P Maregwa, A Thiong’o x2; 11.30 Kingdom Financial institution x4; 11.38 Hon C Kibiru, F Muraya, J Maina, P Mwindi; 11.46 J Gichimu, M Wandere, S Kamau, Eng. Njoroge; 11.54 NSN x4; 12.02 NSN x4; 12.10 F Gikonyo, T Mutei, J Waweru, N Orgut; 12.18 V Ndolovu, J Waweru, D Gitonga, L Oyuga; 12.26 Corteva x4; 12:34 PMM, W Waithaka, J Nderitu, J Mwangi; 12.42 M Mbuthia, G Gakima, F Njehu, L Mwaura; 12.50 NSN x4; 12.58 E Waithaka, N Nguithi, G Njuguna, Ano; 13.06 J Mwanthi x4; 13.14 GG Kamau, J Murigi, J Mbuthia, E Marangu; 13.22 M Kioi, J Kamuyu, J Wanjohi, B Kiprono; 13.30 F Tarus, W Sugut, N Tororei, M Ngibuini; 13.38 M Shako, D Tole, Willy G, S Mwangi;Tenth Tee: 6.32 P.E x4; 6.40 S Kogi, A Kinyanjui, A Wangari, Ano; 6.48 B Sang, J Kagema, A Koech, C Obonyo; 6.56 I Mbugua, J Kamiri, D Ngugi, N Gitonga; 7.04 C Kibanya, A Kanyori x2, Ano; 7.12 V Wanyoike, J Thairu, L Koki, G Muraguri; 7.20 S Mburu, E Chebii, M Kamanu, E Kariuki;7.28 Simba Corp x4 x4; 7.36 S Kagundu, Dr Florence, H Kiburi, A Gicharu; 7.44 J Njogu, S Mwaura, J Wambugu, L Munene; 7.50 J Kahi, Okay Maina, M Kinyua, E Ndegwa; 7.58 A Gathua, A Dan, J Mwangi, C Makena; 8.06 S Abuje x4; 8.14 J Kuria, C Mugane, C Irungu, B Kariuki; 8.22 P Kerubo, F Liyai, L Mwaniki, R Mwangi; 8.30 J Musyoka, M Kirika, W Mugo, T Mwogi; 11.14 H Hassan, P Karanja, M Kinyua, E Kibiru; 11.22 M Kaharwa x2, J Wang’ombe, M Wangeci; 11.30 C Kazuka, B Oketch, A Mutebi, S Mang’eni; 11.38 Yara x4; 11.46 N Kithae x4;11.54 J Gikonyo, V Mutei, R Kandie, A Kimwatan;12.02 B Tororey, G Karira, J Kimeu, C Nganga;12.10 J Kibosia, J Kayago, P Karoki, E Ngigi;12.18 S Mugo x4; 12.26 A Kabucho x4 ;12.34 Hon M Mukiri x4; 12.42 W Njenga, S Gachunia, Eng J Mwaniki, Dr F Mugambi; 12.50 Kanini Kega, A Munene, P Kimani, F Kibicho; 12.58 G Karuku x4;13.06 A Kimani x4; 13.14 Kingdom Financial institution x4; 13.22 H Njeru, J Kamande, V Komu x2; 13.30 Okay Ngengi x4; 13.38 P.E x4.
Saturday; Mountain Traditional 15th Version sponsored by Omega Opticians and Jambopay; 6:30 V Kuria, J Gitau, B Mureithi, N Mburu; 6:40 Sponsor Visitor x 4; 6:50 Sponsors Visitor x 4; 7:00 F Gichomo, M Gachugi, FN Ndegwa, P Njuguna; 7:10 JN Kimotho E Ngigi, J Kimani, P Nganga; 7:20 H Chege L Mutua, S Mburu, SM Gathogo; 7:30 DN Muita, JM Kigathi, S Ndichu, JS Gathumbi; 7:40 S Wangai, J Wakahora, P Wakahora, P Githaiga; 7:50 Njoroge, B Kinuthia, B Wamatu, R Ngui; 8:00 N Gachoka,, S Njuguna, JK Biriri, C Mwangi; 8:10 J Muchai, S Gituara, S Kiarie, E Karanu; 8:20 CW Njoroge, CN Kinyanjui, Mattias, Ano; 8:30 V Ndungu, J Maina, N Kamau, A Ngumba. PM 10:50 G Kibe, M Kimemia, SK Macharia, Hon. Njakwe; 11:00 P Kabutha, J Kimani, V Musalia, H Muhia; 11:10 T Katitia, P Njuguna, L Gichimbiri, T Guoko; 11:20 D Nyaga, GK Maurice, T Njuguna, L Njue; 11:30 M Nyangi, C Mugo, Okay Mwaura, M Nyaga; 11:40 Sponsors Visitor x 4; 11:50 J Mwanza, GG Nganga, S Gachie, A Gakere; 12:00 FN Njangi, M Kamau, GG Waburi, Reserved; 12:10 F Mugendi, Okay Chege, Dr. P Kaumbutho, GW Kuria; 12:20 JT Maina, D Mwaura, E Muigua, G Maara; 12:30 Captain’s Time x 4; 12:40 J Mugane, P Ondieki, C Gitahi, S Muriu; 12:40 Sponsors Visitor x 4; 1:00 G Muiruri, AK Mwangi, J Muraguri, J Gitonga; 1:10 Okay Machiri, PH Waweru, P Kahuho, Okay Karani; 1:20 L Muteti, J Waihenya, S Kamau, Okay Nzioka; 1:30 M Karago, S Wainaina, B Kathambi, E Njuguna.
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