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The inaugural Patron’s Cup Inter-Club Golf Competition has today got into day two of the competition.
Muthaiga Golf Club, Sigona golf club, Nyali Golf Club and Golf Park Golf Club were the overnight winners in their different categories.
The categories include; Trophy, shield , plaque and bowl respectively in the 2022 inaugural Patron’s Cup.
The teams played four ball better ball in the morning and face off each other in foursomes format in the afternoon.
The event which is in commemoration the late President Mwai Kibaki who was the Kenya Golf Union Patron attracted 13 clubs each comprising of 12 players.
The final round of the event will be played tomorrow where the players will play against each other in the singles.
In an exclusive with Taarifa New, Kenya Golf Union Vice chair Philip Ochola said the union plays a manor role in the tournament by ensuring referees are on course and the players maintain the rules.
“The Kenya Golf Union is greatly involved in the technical bit of the tournament by ensuring that we have referees on the course for the four days and ensuring that all players play by the rules of golf ’ he Said .
Day 1 Results
Trophy Category
Muthaiga Golf Club – 18 points
Shield Category
Sigona Golf Club – 21 points
Plaque Category
Nyali Golf & Country Club – 30 points
Bowl Category
Golf Park Golf Club – 12 points