Balala swing into Kenya Amateur Stroke-play victory in Nakuru

Nyali golfer Adel Balala won the Kenya Amateur Stroke play championships, the Kenya Amateurs Golf Championships (KAGC) series on par 73 Nakuru golf club.

Balala, who started leading from round one on Thursday, maintained his position to lift the title to become the second amateur player to qualify into the Magical Kenya Open Golf Championships set for next year at the Karen club.

Final leaderboard results

1. Adel Balala 69, 72, 72, 72 = 285
2. Michael Karanga 74, 68, 74, 72 = 288
3. John Lejirma 70, 74, 73, 73 = 290
4. Elly Barno 76, 74, 73, 72 = 295
5. Arjun Gupta 78, 72, 73, 74 = 297
6. Joseph Cwinyaa 73, 72, 75, 77 = 297
7. Celestin Nsanzuwera 77, 70, 78, 74 = 299
8. Paul Muchangi 76, 72, 72, 80 = 300
9. Luther Kamau 77, 75, 74, 75 = 301
10. Nelson Koech 76, 75, 70, 81 = 302