L. MathekaIndiza working on putting ahead of Kenya Open
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Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 11.02.21. | 12:00
Golfers now head to Karen for the final Safari Tour leg ahead of the Kenya Open
Mumias’ resident golfer Dismas Indiza is looking to refine his putting as he prepares for the Magical Kenya Open slated for March 18 to 21 at the par 72 Karen Country Club. He had a good run in the penultimate leg of the Safari Tour which acts as the qualifying tournament to the Open, concluded on Wednesday at par 71 Muthaiga Golf course.
The 52-year-old played three rounds of one over par 72 and another impressive round of six under par 65 for a total three under par 281. He, however, lost the title to Sigona Golf Club’s Mohit Mediratta in a three-hole play-off.
“I had a good tournament at Muthaiga but on the final round, my strokes were not good. I tried adjusting but it was not working so I lost in the playoff. I also struggled with putting. I am working on the two as I look forward to a good Open next month,” said Indiza.
The two players had tied on three under par 281 at the end of regulation play with Mediratta having shot level par 71 while Indiza who had started the day ahead of Mediratta and Zambia’s Dayne Moore, posting one over par 72, to also wind up with 281.
During the playoff which started at the par three-13th, Mediratta spun the ball back to about four feet from the pin, for an easy birdie while Indiza who was on the top right of the short rough, pitched closely though missed the birdie, to settle for a par. Whilst Mediratta played safe at the par four-17th, Indiza drove to the water next to the green. He chipped well, for a well-deserved par to share the hole with Mediratta who also parred.
It was at the par five-18th where Indiza who missed the green on two, chipped on but missed the birdie which would have squared the hole. Mediratta also missed his birdie for a par which is all he needed to win the tournament.
“My chipping has been good. Since I have already booked a place in the Open, my focus is on familiarizing myself with the Karen course and the last Safari Tour event will help me do that. I played at Karen before heading for the seventh leg at Nyali but the rains have definitely changed the course now,” explained Indiza.
Action next moves to the Karen Country Club on Saturday 20th to Wednesday 24th February.
