Mose Sammy

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Ongalo: From ruling rugby to shining in golf

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mose Sammy

Newton Ongalo tees off on the par-5 first during SKF Golf day at Kenaya Railways Golf Club, August 3, 2019. [Mose Sammy, Standard]An ace on the par-five fifth hole is all the spark Newton Ongalo needed to win the second edition of the Mulembe Alpha Golf tournament at Sigona Golf Club on Friday. Organised by the Mulembe Golfing Society (MGS), a virtual golf club with 110 members drawn from Western Kenya and other tribes has lined up eight events this calendar year.
Lejirma aims to dethrone Karanga as over 100 golfers set to battle in Nakuru

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mose Sammy

Kellie Gachanga in action during the 2025 Kiambu Open at Kiambu Golf Club, May 9, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard]The 98th edition of Coronation and Bendor Trophies is billed as the biggest in the event's history, kicking off this Friday at the 102-year-old Nakuru Golf Club. A record-breaking 111 players registered for this year's tournament, with a handicap limit of 18 for Coronation and 28 for Bendor. Among the participants are 11 players with handicap indexes below zero.
Nanu strategy pays off with Nakuru Chairman's Prize win

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mose Sammy

Despite the challenging and often frustrating placement of pinless hole positions, Nanu Hassanali scored 35 stableford points, ultimately winning the Chairman Titus Lusaka 2025 prize at the renowned Nakuru Golf Club layout over the weekend. It was a bad ordeal for the more than 200 golfers who took to the course but Nanu kept his cool playing a strategic game, skilfully manoeuvring through the course with caution and precision to triumph.
Mathias wins 97th KGU chairman's prize

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mose Sammy

Kenya Golf Union Chairman David Ndung'u swing the launch of the fifth edition of the NCBA Golf Series at Railways Golf club, on January 14, 2025. [File, Standard]Joseph Mathias is the overall winner of the 97th Kenya Golf Union (KGU) Chairman David Ndung'u 2025 Prize. Playing off handicap 49, Mathias floored a big field of 391 golfers who participated in the two-day meet at the picturesque Limuru Golf and Country Club layout.
Huge field for KGU Chairman's Prize in Limuru

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mose Sammy

David Ndung'u Chairman Kenya Golf Union swing the launch of the fifth edition of the NCBA Golf Series at Railways Golf club. Jan 14, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]Kenya Golf Union chairman David Ndungu will be hosting the Chairman's Prize on May 16 and 17 at the stunning par-72 Limuru Golf and Country Club. Known for its challenging layout and picturesque sceneries, participants have been drawn from across the nation for an exciting golfing experience, offering various prizes provided by sponsors.
Karanga wins his third Kiambu Open crown

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mose Sammy

He scored a three-round total of 3-under -73, 72, 68 (213) with a final day score of 4-under to cement his second successive win to make it three, having won the inaugural event in 2022 and the 2024 edition. Naomi Wafula of PGA Baobab Vipingo Ridge Course who was among the three ladies who participated in this year's event, won the 2023 Championship. The other two ladies were Kellie Gachanga from Muthaiga Golf Club and Joyce Njuguini of Kiambu Golf Club, up against 75 male golfers.
Kiambu Open tees up as top amateurs eye Sh500,000 purse

4 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mose Sammy

Kiambu Open defending champion Michael Karanga during the Winston Churchill Trophy at Thika Sports Club, April 5, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard]A field of 98 golfers has been drawn up for the NCBA 2025 Kiambu Open, which tees up on Friday through Sunday at the nine-hole layout. All eyes are set on the fat purse of Sh500,000 that is up for grabs in the tournament.
Njoroge swings to victory at VetLab Club

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mose Sammy

Lee Njoroge in action at VetLab Sports Club on Saturday. [Mose Sammy, Standard]Home player Lee Njoroge scored a gross score of 73, 71, 72 (295) to secure his fourth VetLab Golf Club Championship 2025 trophy on Saturday. Njoroge, who was playing off handicap 1, used his vast experience to beat a strong field of elite golfers. The Club Championship is among the prestigious tournaments at the club, running for over 50 years.
Wahome, Ndegwa win Parent and Child golf tournament

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mose Sammy

Nyahururu Golfer of The Year (Goty), Benjamin Njunge tees off on the par-four first hole during the Nyahururu Elite Schools - Parent n' Child Tournament at Nyahururu Country Club, April 27, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard]Father and son duo of Ndegwa Wahome and Peterson Ndegwa scored a nett score of 64 on Sunday to win the Parent and Child Tournament at Nyahururu Country Club course. They jelled well, banking on teamwork and strategic play to deliver the winning score.
Njoroge wins at Njoro Club as Rugu swings to glory in Ruiru

1 month ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mose Sammy

Home player Sammy Njoroge made the most of course advantage after returning an impressive score to win the Njoro Country Club Lady Captain Catherine Oosterwijk prize. It was a day of camaraderie and sportsmanship, featuring 70 golfers competing at the 124-year-old countryside club, which was originally established for colonial era Lords.