Incredible Karanga wins Manchester Salver in Eldoret with course record

Kiambu’s Michael Karanga extended his winning formula by recording his 13^th victory of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championships (KAGC) at the par 73 Eldoret golf club.

The series leader won the Manchester Salver title in a congested field when he fired five under 208 to win the title.

In the third and final round, an eagle in the 18^th boosted his victory after birdies in three par 4, 8^th par 4, 13^th par 5, 14^th par 4 and 16^th par 3 with all pars except in dropping two shots in 10^th par 4.

Third and final results

1. Michael Karanga (Kiambu) 70, 72, 66= 208
2. John Lejirma (Kenya Railways) 75, 69, 76= 220
3. Kenneth Serem (Eldoret) 76, 75, 70=221
4. Josphat Rono (Golf Park) 68, 78, 76= 222
5. Aron Kitur (Eldoret) 73, 73, 77= 223

T6. Elly Barno (Nandi Bears) 76, 74, 74=224

T6. Raphael Leming’ani (Ruiru) 76, 74, 74= 224

8. joseph Gathumbi (Kenya Railways) 73, 76, 73= 225

T9. Sammy Mulama (Mombasa) 79, 73, 74= 226

T9. Robert Khayeka (Eldoret) 78, 73, 75= 226