Golf: Nakuru Leg tees off grueling KPC oil and gas series
The inaugural Kenya Pipeline Company golf series teed off last weekend at Nakuru Golf Club with the opening tournament attracting over 140 golfers.
The series is set to consist of a total of nine rounds where top five finishers will get to play at the tournaments grand finale scheduled November 22nd at Karen Country Club.
The tournament’s legs have been themed according to the predominant economic activity of the area where they will be held.
The tournament is scheduled to be held in Nakuru,Eldoret,Kericho,Sigona,Thika,Mombasa and Kampala.
Speaking at Nakuru Golf Club during the inaugural leg of the series, KPC Managing Director Joe Sang said.
“Nakuru is the gateway to the Western part of the country and our regional markets (Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Burundi… it was therefore befitting to start here.”
During the Nakuru leg Handicap 12 golfer John Kibet emerged the champion scoring a total of 43 stableford points.
He was followed by Mark Karanja, who managed 41 stableford points, beating William Kariuki by three points.
Beatrice Bisonga claimed the ladies’ title after carding a total of 37 stableford points.
With a total of 35 stableford points, David Mathai of Njoro Country Club won the senior men’s title, while the junior category went to Peter Gathogo with 34 points.
Nakuru Golf Club was also recognized for reinforcing environmental conservation initiatives.
“This gesture underscores the shared vision between our organizations to foster a greener, more sustainable future for our communities,” said Nakuru Golf Club chairman, Titus Lusaka.
“We are also honoured to announce that KPC Managing Director, Mr. Joe Sang, has been awarded an honorary membership of the Nakuru Golf Club in recognition of his dedicated leadership in spearheading environmental conservation efforts through the game of golf.”
“As KPC, we wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Nakuru Golf Club for this recognition and for their support in our ongoing journey towards environmental sustainability. This piece of land will go along in enabling KPC achieve its target of growing 5 million trees in 10 years,” said Mr Sang.
The next leg of the Oil and Gas Golf Series will be held at the 9-hole Kericho Golf Club on July 13th.
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