This archive report was first published on 6 January 2020.
Thika Greens Golf Resort hosted the seventh leg of the Safari Tour, where Larvin Asego emerged overall winner on an identical score of 20 stableford points from both nines.
On a total of 40 stableford points, Asego, a former international rugby star who turned up for Shujaa sevens side, won the title playing off handicap 15.
Former rugby sensation Humphrey Kayange, A. Kwaya, and Zambian professional Sydney Wemba finished in second place with 83 points.
Two points behind the eventual winners, the team of F. Makazi, A. Mwaura, and R. Njuguna, with Muthaiga Golf Club's Geoffrey Makokha as the team professional golfer, finished in second place.
Thika Green's resident pro Kopan Timbe's team finished in third place on 82 points, a point behind the second place.
On the same day, 82 junior golfers drawn from host Nakuru Golf Club and Kericho Sports Club participated in a daylong tournament at the Nakuru Golf Club.
Harvir Sagoo carded 31 gross to claim the main spot in the age 9 and under category, while Fridah Soile won the ladies title with 58 gross.
Barclays Bank Regional Manager Arnold Ndugi congratulated the winners, reaffirming the bank's commitment to the growth of golf in the country.
"On behalf of Barclays bank, I want to congratulate today's winners and re-affirm that we remain committed to the growth of golf in the country," said Ndugi.
