Kericho Golf Club duo triumphs in international action
By Emmanuel.Masinde, July 10, 2023
Bill Kalya and Edward Keter of Kericho Golf Club emerged champions of the International Pairs tournament held at the Muthaiga Golf Club, over the weekend.
Kalya and Keter played a combined score of 47 Stableford points to emerge the overall champions of the International Pairs qualifying event held at the Muthaiga Golf Club.
Kalya playing off handicap 10 and Keter handicap 19 showed a concerted effort as they both made equal contributions to the overall team score.
Kalya capitalized on the Par 3s getting at least 2 points in 4 out of the 5 holes and an eagle on par 5 no. 7 secured 4 points for the duo.
Keter, on the other hand, came to the rescue on the longer holes and maximized on the 19 handicap strokes getting the much-needed 3 points in 3 holes and 4 points in the par 4 no. 8.
The home players, Josiah Mwaniki and Patrick Mbagaya finished as runner-ups with 44 points after beating Erick Mutai and Julius Rono, Fredrick Wagura and Rebecca Njui and James Kamenchu and George Mburu on count back.
Mutai and Rono are seeking another ticket to Portugal having been part of the 4 pairs that travelled to La Cala Hotel & Golf Resort,Spain on 14-18 November 2022 for the 2022 World Finals.
This year’s finals will be held at the Royal Obidos Spa and Golf Resort, and Bom Sucesso Resort, Portugal in November from 6 to 10.
The 5 pairs all got tickets to the Kenya Grand Finale to be held on September 1. The top 3 pairs in the Grand Finale qualify for the fully-funded golf trip to Portugal. The event at Muthaiga is the first of 7 club qualifying events that will be held indifferent regions of the country.
The second event will be held next weekend (July 15) at the Nyahururu Sports Club, followed by July 22 at the Kericho Golf Club.