Isaack Charagu and Betty Nderu emerged victorious at the NCBA Golf Series held yesterday at Thika Sports Club.
The tournament attracted a field of 212 golfers who battled it out on the challenging par-72 course for top honors and a chance to qualify for the Series Grand Finale.
Charagu, playing off a handicap of 12, carded an impressive 39 points to clinch the top prize in the men’s Division One category. He edged out close competitor Julius Wanyaga, who finished second with 38 points.
In the ladies’ Division One category, Betty Ndenderu claimed the top spot with a commendable score of 34 points, while Naomi Kimata finished as runner-up with 32 points.
Division Two category saw Simon Mathenge and Margaret Waweru emerge as winners in the men’s and ladies’ categories respectively. Mathenge, playing off a handicap of 18, returned a score of 40 points while Waweru, with a handicap of 21, posted an impressive 41 points.
The Division Three category was dominated by Bilha Muthoni who returned a score of 42 points.
The guest winner honors went to Robert Muhita who carded a respectable 39 points, while young golfing talent Jeff Kibe shone in the Junior category with a score of 39 points.