When 2024 started, Caroline Munyi made a steadfast resolution—to play better golf this year.
She had been struggling with erratic tees and frequently losing golf balls in the thickets.
Determined to rectify her golfing woes, Munyi committed herself to extensive practice on the range to refine her skills.
“Since the start of the year, I made a conscious decision to bid farewell to subpar golf. I returned to the range and have been honing my game ever since,” she said.
Last Saturday, in a thrilling display of determination, Munyi emerged victorious at the Mombasa Golf Club Chairman’s Prize, beating some 134 other amateur golfers.
The tournament was organized to honour Paul Munyao, who will continue his tenure as the club’s chairperson for another year.
Playing off handicap 30, Munyi secured an outstanding 43 Stableford points to claim the coveted overall winner title.
She attributed her success to the relentless practice on the range.
“I’m here to share my secret—my return to the range. That’s all it took, and I couldn’t be happier,” she said.
Meanwhile, Tirus Githaiga, the Greenkeeper at Mombasa Golf Club, secured the Men’s Winner title with a handicap of 11, tallying 39 points after a captivating duel (countback).
On the ladies’ front, Orpha Wamaitha, boasting a handicap of 33, delivered a stellar performance with an impressive 42 points, earning her the Lady Winner accolade.
Other notable achievers include Sammy Mwangi, who claimed the Best Higher Handicapper title with an outstanding 43 points and a handicap of 37.
Faith Muteti demonstrated her prowess by securing the Longest Drive (Ladies) award.
Lawrence Odhiambo and Willy Sang clinched the Best First Nine and Best Second Nine titles, respectively.
In the Nearest to Pin category, George Choge made an exceptional shot, landing his ball just 10.2 feet from the target.
Additionally, eight professional golfers—Bhavi Shah, Promise Silla, John Kisia, Matthew Wahome, Samson Mapinga, Samuel Kahindi, John Davis, and G. Felix—graced the tournament with their presence.
