Joyce Murigi emerged as the overall winner at the SBM Bank-sponsored 2024 Muthaiga Golf Club Lady Captain’s Prize Golf Tournament, which concluded this past weekend.
Playing off a handicap of 22, Murigi scored an impressive 39 points on Saturday to outperform her competition.
Her victory earned her an air ticket to Mauritius.
Young golfer Bianca Ngecu claimed the Ladies Division One title.
Playing off a handicap of 14, Ngecu carded 38 points, narrowly beating Olive Njagi (handicap 17), who scored 37 points.
In the Division Two category, Susan Kanyora (handicap 23) scored 38 points to secure the win, ahead of Hannah Gatu (handicap 30), who finished in second place.
Aiddah Yusuf won in the Division Three category.
Former Muthaiga Golf Club Lady Captain, Patricia Ngina, won the nearest-to-the-pin title, while Bernadette Irungu took home the longest drive prize.
Golf Kenya President Phillip Ochola led the men’s category with a score of 41 points, edging out David Geita, who scored 40 points.
Daniel Kiragu triumphed in the boys’ category, with Aidan Gachora finishing second.
The one-week Muthaiga Lady Captain’s Prize teed off last Monday and wrapped up on Saturday.
The week-long event included various activities, such as a Caddies Tournament on Monday and a Seniors Tournament on Thursday.
SBM Bank contributed Sh1.5 million in sponsorship for the prestigious annual tournament, including Sh1 million in cash and an additional Sh500,000 in kind, aiming to strengthen its partnership with the club and support the sport.
Speaking during the award ceremony, outgoing Lady Captain Regina Gachora expressed her gratitude to SBM for sponsoring the tournament and to the members for allowing her to serve as Lady Captain.
“My theme was wellness, focusing on different aspects, including financial wellness, which is why SBM came on board. I am truly thankful to every member of Muthaiga Golf Club for the opportunity to serve,” she said.
Magdalene Mulandi, SBM Bank’s Head of Marketing and Communications, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting golf in Kenya, highlighting the partnership with Muthaiga Golf Club.
“We supported the Chairman’s Prize last year, and this year, we returned for the Lady Captain’s Prize. We aim to strengthen our longstanding relationship with Muthaiga Golf Club,” she noted.
Following Regina Gachora’s exit as Lady Captain, Daphne Maina is set to take over the role for the upcoming year.
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