This archive report was first published on 2 September 2019.
Published on September 2, 2019, Kenya will be represented for the first time in the World International Pairs golf tournament, to be held at the Penina Golf Resort in Portugal from November 19 to 23.
The three pairs of golfers who will fly the Kenyan flag qualified during the National Pairs final held at Muthaiga Golf Club. The tournament involved 12 grueling rounds held in different parts of the country.
The winning pair, Nyanza's Bilu Bhamra and R. Sandhu, carded an impressive 44 points to beat Kiambu's Michael Karanga and Steve Kiaro. The third slot was taken by Kenya Railway Golf Club's James Kamenchu and Edwin Murungi, who posted 43 points.
According to Kenya Golf Union chairman Anthony Murage, the grand finale saw a total of 65 pairs participate, making it a very encouraging event. The tournament was sponsored by Namibia Breweries through the top brand of Windhoek Lager.
"This is actually one of the biggest Amateur event that the Union has organised and we plan to start the qualifiers early next year," Murage said.
International Pairs Worldwide was created in England in 1999 as a regional inter-club 'pairs' competition to celebrate the Millennium. The tournament has since grown into an International event of some significance.
