Mbatia crowned NCBA Golf Series Railways winner

Kevin Mbatia was crowned the overall winner of the first leg of the 2023 NCBA Golf Series which was held at the Kenya Railway Golf Club yesterday, Friday 3 March 2023.

Playing off handicap 7, Mbatia emerged as the champion, after scoring 76 gross points on the day.

Among the Mens category, Fidhelis Kimanzi, playing off handicap 1, was the champion after scoring 77 gross points while Francis Muthiani came in second, having scored 79 gross points, playing off handicap 5.

Among the ladies, Dr Mary Wainaina, playing off handicap 19, was the star after scoring 89 gross points. Susan Koinange, playing off handicap 22, came in second, having carded 89 gross points.

In addition to the main categories, there were other winners in various challenges. Patric Karanja and Fred Makala were the stars in the first and second Nine contests, each having carded 41 gross points.

In the Longest Drive challenge, Geoffrey Teyo and Wainaina were the champions among the men and women's categories, respectively, while Eng. Njoroge emerged as the champion in the Nearest to the Pin challenge.

Michael Rotich and Arnod Kiptoki were the stars among the guests and staff categories, respectively.

Speaking during the event, NCBA Group Director of Regional Business, Gift Shoko, praised the success of the event. 

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"We are thrilled to see the overwhelming participation and competition in this year's NCBA Golf Series. It is a testament to our commitment to support the growth of golf in the region and the development of young talent in the sport," he said.

The NCBA Golf Series is aimed at uplifting the game in the region as part of the company's commitment to supporting the sport in the country.

The next qualifier leg of the series will be held on 25 March at the Kampala Golf Club in Uganda.