Catherine Kamene outsmarts deep field to emerge annual Legendary Golf Tourney winner
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Reading Time: 2min | Mon. 29.09.25. | 16:02
She finished one point ahead of closest challenger John Njenga
Catherine Kamene (Handicap 25) produced a superb round to claim the overall winner’s trophy at the weekend’s Legendary Golf Tourney staged at Ruiru Sports Club, carding an impressive 41 points to top a competitive field of 281 golfers.
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Her steady play across the course gave her a narrow edge over the men’s champion, John Njenga (Handicap 14), who returned 40 points, and the ladies’ winner, Bethanie Mukanga of Handicap 34, who finished with 38 points.
Speaking after her victory, Kamene said the result was a reward for consistency and composure on the course.
“It was one of those days where everything just came together. My short game held up well, and I stayed focused throughout the round.
I am honoured to emerge as the overall winner in such a strong field,” she said.
In the men’s category, Njenga led the charge with his 40 points, while John Gicheru (Handicap18) was runner-up on 39 points.
For the ladies, Mukanga edged past Petty Kigwe (Handicap 19), who settled for second with 37 points.
The juniors also impressed, with Lucy Wangari (Handicap 23) delivering a fine performance of 39 points to secure the junior winner’s title.
Among sponsors, legendary Edmund Ndegwa (Handicap 32) posted 36 points, while Phane Kerubo (Handicap 26) took the corporate sponsor prize with 35 points.
Other standout performers included Michael Thiga (Handicap 16), who topped the guest category with 39 points, and Simon Mutinia (Handicap 32), who reigned in Division Two with 38 points.
The best nine scores went to Mogondu Nicholas (Handicap 25), who posted 23 points on the first nine, and James Kibogo (Handicap 11), who mirrored that with 23 points on the second nine.
