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The ‘Road to Gleneagles’ Johnnie Walker Golf Series strode on Sunday at the lush greens of Kericho Golf Club which hosted the eighth leg of the tournament.

Over 100 golfers drawn from the club and neighbouring Nakuru, Kisii, and Kakamega clubs converged at the nine-hole golf course. They battled it out for qualifying slots to play in the tournament’s Eagles Round, where the top team will win a fully-paid trip to the iconic Gleneagles Golf Course in Scotland.

Home player Raymond Keter led his team of Kibet Too, Joel Chebon, and Ngetich Ignatius to emerge the event’s overall winners, having carded a combined 115 points. Coming in second was the team led by Kericho Club captain David Biegon comprising Edward Masiga, Wesley Siele, and Chris Birgen whose efforts returned a score of 114 points.

Longest drive

Claiming the third and final qualifying position was the team of Erick Mutai, Julius Rono, Patrick Cheruiyot, and Patrick Langat who hit 113 points.

Meanwhile, Billy Sambu scored 32 points to emerge as the men’s category winner, one more point ahead of James Kabiru who posted 31 points.

In the ladies’ category, Elizabeth Ngeny posted 33 points to claim the top spot, ahead of Eleanor Wambui who scored 21 points.

In the Longest Drive challenge, Geoffrey Kariuki and Faith Chemutai were the stars in the men’s and ladies categories respectively.

In the nines, Apaka Rangita and Graham Hally were the stars in the first and second nines having scored 18 and 17 points, respectively.

At the same time, Collins Kipkurui claimed the Nearest to the Pin challenge prize to close the day’s accolades.