Africa-Press – Kenya. At least 250 golfers will gather at VetLab Sports Club on June 17 for the sixth leg of the 2023 NCBA golf series. The event promises an exciting showcase of talent as top golfers compete for coveted slots in the Grand Finale later this year.
The winners of the overall gross both in the men’s and ladies categories will earn their place to compete in the highly anticipated finale. Cendric Konzolo, playing off handicap 5, defied all odds to emerge as the overall gross winner of the fifth leg that was played at the Kakamega Golf Club last weekend.
Konzolo carded an impressive score of 78 gross. Victor Muhando, playing off handicap 11, secured the top spot with a score of 80 gross, while handicapped 20 golfer Lydia Okech was victorious in the ladies’ category with 91 gross.
“The NCBA golf series is a platform that brings together golf enthusiasts from all walks of life. We look forward to witnessing exceptional talent and fostering stronger connections between NCBA Bank and our customers through this shared love for the game,” John Gachora, NCBA group managing director said.
VetLab Sports Club captain Anik Patel said: “Our course is in excellent condition and we are sure that it will offer a challenging yet enjoyable experience for all participants”.
VetLab has been an esteemed golf club since its establishment in 1923 by Eric Tilley. Initially comprising just 3 holes and a thatched Banda for a clubhouse, the club has evolved into a prominent golfing and recreational facility in Kenya.
With an 18-hole golf course featuring meticulously constructed greens utilizing a hybrid blend bent-grass suited to the local weather conditions, the club adheres to USPGA recommendations. This year’s edition comprises a total of 17 club qualifier events hosted at various golf clubs in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.
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