Mose Sammy

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Muhia, Karuga shine in Nakuru as Kamau wins in Nyahururu

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

Paul Muhia and Esther Karuga have qualified for the NCBA Golf Series grand finale set for Muthaiga Golf Club on November 28, 2025. Muhia and Karuga made it after overcoming a strong field of over 184 golfers during the 2025 NCBA Qualifier Nakuru Chapter at Nakuru Golf Club over the weekend. Muhia amassed a total 75 points to emerge the overall gross winner that enabled him to pick his ticket to the grand finale. “This was just luck but the course was good.
Momanyi wins Railway's Chairman 2025 prize

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

Home player Japheth Momanyi, sustained good form over the weekend to convincingly win the KenyaRailwayGolf Club'schairmanJonathan Marucha prize. The tournament was sponsored by CPF Group, Madison Insurance, Capex Life Assurance, Absa, Laser Insurance Brokers and Friends of theChairman. A total of 303 golfers participated in the event on Friday and Saturday, which was part of the week-long series of events to celebrate Marucha's term in office.
Kiambu Golf Club prodigy Muigua successfully defends title in Thika

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

Elvis Muigua fired a three-round total of 4-under-par (69, 75, 68) 212 to secure a successful title defence of theWinstonChurchillCup at the par-72, Thika Sports Club layout on Sunday. The Kiambu Golf Club prodigy demonstrated skill and composure throughout the tournament. Muigua, who had a good run in the last ten events with five top-five podium finishes, solidified his status as a top contender in the local golfing scene.
Elite golfers to battle for Sh500,000 prize at Winston Churchill Cup

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

The crème de la crème of amateur golf will gather at the Thika Sports Club for the 78th edition of the Winston Churchill Cup, which tees off from Friday to Sunday. This year, a competitive field of 78 elite golfers, with a handicap limit of 10.2, will participate in the oversubscribed tournament, which boasts a prize fund of Sh500,000. The prize pool is made possible by NCBA, which contributed Sh174,000, along with co-sponsors TSC Management, Fidelity Healthguard, and Grayson.
Lady Captain Prize meet ends in Machako as Mukuria carries the day

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

After a dangerous fall on the eve of her Lady Captain's prize, Felistus Mativo hosted 148 golfers for an award-winning tournament at the nine-hole Machakos Golf Club layout over the weekend. Despite her injury and being in a plaster cast, she attended the presentation gala on Friday and returned on Saturday to welcome guests from across the country for the well-organized tournament.
Kimemia rises through the ashes to win at Sigona

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

Despite a devastating fire damaging a section of the Sigona Golf Clubhouse, Mwangi Kimemia achieved an impressive score of 36 stableford points to claim the Mug of Mugs title at the same venue over the weekend. The cause of the fire, which consumed the James Gichuru lounge on the first floor of the 18-hole course established in 1938 as a 9-hole layout, is still under investigation.
Mwangi crowned champion at national caddy's tournament

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

Alex Mwangi of the Windsor Golf and Country Club is the National Caddy's Golf Tournament 2025 Champion. Playing off handicap 4, Mwangi maintained excellent form on the par-73 layout at Nakuru Golf Club to claim the championship title. The tournament saw caddies drawn from 22 golf clubs across the country battle it out in various categories.
Lindijer, Kanyi rule Railway Invitational golf tournament

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

The talented duo of MargaretLindijerand Evelyn Kanyi emerged as the winners of the Safari-themed Railway Invitational held over the weekend at the nine-hole Kenya Railway Golf Club. The event was played under the Greensomes format, with handicap calculated at 60% of the lower index and 40% of the higher index.
Nyanchama outclasses 250 golfers at VetLab

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

To address the ongoing challenges faced by Kenyan professionals at the Magical Kenya Open (MKO), it is essential to invest in junior golf and support young golfers. This was the resounding message delivered by speakers at the presentation dinner for the Kabete Ladies Open, held at the VetLab Sports Club over the weekend. The oversubscribed event attracted a record participation of 250 players, including 14 junior golfers competing for top honors.
Five more Kenyans qualify for global showpiece

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

After a spirited fight for the allocation of more slots at the upcoming Magical Kenya Open, the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) secured five more slots in do-or-die qualifiers staged at Windsor Golf and Country Resort on Monday. Alfred Nandwa of Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Mutahi Kubugu of Muthaiga Golf Club, Erick Ooko of Golf Park Golf Club, Daniel Nduva of Nyali Golf and Country Club and Simon Njogu of the Great Rift Valley Golf Resort made the list.