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L. MathekaKibugu cards bogey-free second round to make Kenya Open cut
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 04.03.22. | 12:29
The Muthaiga golfer was one of six amateurs who were part of the Kenyan contigent to the European Tour (now DP World Tour)event.
Kenya's junior amateur golfer Njoroge Kibugu produced a stellar round of golf in day two of the Magical Kenya Open ongoing at Muthaiga Golf Club to seal a place in the Final two rounds with an impressive five under par 66.
A new star is born. 18 year old Njoroge Kibugu has set the golf course alight in Muthaiga with a five under par 66 score on day two of the tournament. #MagicalKenyaOpen pic.twitter.com/dbfbZSLfh7
— James Wokabi (@JWokabi) March 4, 2022
Beginning the round as the best-placed Kenyan on the leaderboard at one under par 70, Kibugu produced a truly magical round, going 18 holes without dropping a single shot.
Starting off at the par four, first hole, he played for birdies at the par four third and ninth for 34 out.
A special end of day 2 action for Njoroge Kibugu #MagicalKenyaOpen #AbsaPresentsMKO2022 pic.twitter.com/n6LQbJFdRw
— Moses Wakhisi (@moseswakhisi) March 4, 2022
He continued the immaculate form in the back nine leveling seven consecutive holes before picking a birdie at the par four 17th and crowned his perfect round round with an eagle at the par five 18th for 32 out and the day's five under par.
Quite the show for the 18-year old! https://t.co/N7dB2pxU51
— Matheka (@Lynmatheka) March 4, 2022
"I am having fun on the course and I do not think I am under any pressure at the moment. I am now in the mix for the weekend and I am grateful. I will just enjoy the moment, be in it and make the most of the home advantage.
My finish felt good. After the birdie on 17th I was going for a draw off the flag just to stay out of danger. My shot went straight and ended up to a foot. I am loving the support, it is amazing and i appreciate it," said Kibugu.
