Elvis Muigua beat Kenya’s top amateur golfer, Michael Karanga, by two shots on Sunday to emerge as the winner of the NCBA Bank-sponsored Windsor Classic at the par 72 Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club.
This is Muigua’s third consecutive win in the Kenya Amateur Golf Championships (KAGC).
The Kiambu Golf Club player was on top of his game throughout the three-day tournament, securing the title by a margin over his closest competitor, Karanga.
Muigua’s stellar performance was marked by three crucial birdies at the first nine’s 3rd, 6th, and 9th holes to cancel an earlier bogey at the 4th.
Despite dropping a shot at the 14th, 17th and 18th, he still managed to close the day level par 72, which gave him a three-round total of 4-over-par 220.
Muigua attributed his success to a stable swing and valuable lessons gained during his time in South Africa.
“My swing is stable at the moment and good, plus I got some lessons when I was in South Africa, which is helping my game,” said Maigwa.
Karanga displayed remarkable resilience despite facing setbacks during the final round.
Despite recording five birdies on the front nine, bogeys on the first, sixth, and seventh holes proved costly, ultimately securing him the second position with a final score of 222 gross.
Claiming the third spot was Ebill Omollo of Vetlab Sports Club with a total score of 227.
Joyce Wanjiru of Kiambu Golf Club was the highest-ranked female at the tournament, finishing sixth overall.
