By GPC Sports Reporter
Dr James Njagu emerged overall winner of the fourth edition of the Legendary Golf Day after beating a competitive field on countback at Ruiru Sports Club on Saturday.
Njagu, playing off a handicap of 15, returned 41 points to tie with Charles Maina, who had the same score playing off a handicap of 12. Njagu secured the overall title on countback, while Maina took the men’s winner award.
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A total of 223 golfers participated in the tournament, which brought together players for competition, networking and camaraderie through their shared passion for the sport.
“Winning the overall title at the fourth edition of the Legendary Golf Day is a great honour, particularly in a field of 223 golfers,” Njagu said after his victory.
“The competition was strong. The tournament also brought people together through our shared love for golf, creating opportunities for friendship, networking and healthy competition,” he added.
Githinji Muchiri finished runner-up in the men’s category with 38 points, playing off a handicap of six, while Kelvin Metto claimed the gross winner title with a gross score of 70 off a handicap of zero.
In the ladies’ category, Rhodah Mukami won with 38 points off a handicap of 17. Mary Wambui finished second with 37 points, playing off a handicap of 22.
Patrick Wamae claimed the first nine category with 20 points off a handicap of 16, while Julia Wangari won the first nine ladies’ title with 18 points. Alice Abere took the second nine ladies’ category with 20 points.
In other categories, Paul Njeru won the sponsor award with 36 points, while E. Kariuki claimed the corporate winner title with 33 points. Martin Mutwiri won the guest category with 41 points, and Evans Anyona took the junior title with 33 points.
Moses Kihara emerged winner in Division Two with 33 points.
The special skills awards went to John Numi, who won the men’s longest drive, and Mary Wanjiku, who claimed the ladies’ longest drive title.
Ngumo Kingori won the men’s nearest drive award, while Margaret Njaramba took the ladies’ nearest drive title.
