Kenya Railways golfer John Lejirma defeated Sammy Mulama on play-offs to win Nyanza Open, the Kenya Amateur Golf Championships (KAGC) on par 70 Nyanza Golf club.
After winning round one on Saturday, Mulama failed to handle the pressure and after playing seven over par 147 the winner was determneined in play-offs hole when the champion fired a par and Mulama a bogey.
“It was a tough battle to victory but I managed to hold on it to the last minute. Winning against my able opponent was not easy,” said Lejirma.
“This was a well prepared course, which was in good condition but as usual the results showed that it was difficult to play. It was one of the tough courses this year but as golfers, we had to endure,” said Lejirma.
Final leaderboard
- John Lejirma- 74, 73= 147 (Winner on hole one play off)
- Sammy Mulama 71, 76= 147 (play-off loser)
- William Odeck 72, 76= 148
- Isaac Makokha 74, 75= 149
- Elly Barno 75, 75= 150
- Michael Alunga 75, 75= 150
- John Kamais 76, 75= 151
- Edgar Brian 74, 78= 152
- Joseph Gathumbi 80, 74= 154
- Geoffrey Karioki 78, 76= 156
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