This archive report was first published on 8 December 2019.
Esther Henseleit Wins Magical Kenya Ladies Open ¶
On Sunday, 8th December 2019, Germany's Lady professional Esther Henseleit came from behind to emerge the overall winner in the Magical Kenya Ladies Open (MKLO) Championships at the par 72 Vipingo Baobab Ridge Course in Kilifi County.
With a total of 274 gross, Henseleit sealed off the event with a total of 14 under par having played 69, 70, and 71 gross in the last three rounds. She pocketed Sh5 million as prize money.
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, flanked by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala and his Sports and Culture colleague Amina Mohamed, graced the prize giving ceremony last night, thanking the organisers for organising the successful tournament.
India's Aditi Ashok claimed the runner-up slot on a 13 under par total of 275 gross, a stroke ahead of third-placed Swedish Julia Engstrom, who was the day one and two leader.
Others in the top 10 included Christine Wolf (Austria) - 284 gross, Laura Fuenfstueck (Germany) - 285 gross, Gemma Dryburgh (Scotland) - 285 gross, Beth Allen (USA) - 287 gross, Olivia Cowan (Germany) - 287 gross, and Manon De Roey (Belgium) - 287 gross.
Meanwhile, Nyali Golf and Country Club's lady professional golfer, Bhavi Shah, who was the only lady pro golfer from Kenya to feature at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open, has said that her participation at the tournament has inspired her to improve on her game to enhance her competitive edge.
Speaking about her time on the course, Shah said the weather played a significant role in her performance, adding that the heat made it difficult for her to produce the perfect result.
