Tributes pour in for fallen Nakuru Golf Club professional golfer Lorum

Lorum shared a birth date with Kiburi and Wachira Musouth on January 1. And the trio used to play golf together on that date.

Past chairman Steve Kihumba described Lorum as a dedicated member of the NGC family and a pillar of the golfing community in Nakuru and beyond.

He said under his guidance and luminaries like Richard Ainley, many of the club golfers learnt the intricacies of the game.

The deceased held the club's course record of 65 Nett which he set in 2004.

"When I was elected Club Captain in March 2015 while at handicap 26, Lorum's commitment to my success never wavered. He took me through the rules book like a priest undertaking k class," said Kihumba. 

"I immediately co-opted him into the competitions sub-committee where his contribution and unwavering support for junior golf were truly remarkable."

Professional golfer Kopan Timbe described the fallen hero as a close friend whom they shared lots of things at the national team from 2002 to 2005 as amateur golfers.

"We played together at the club level and at the national team. Our experience are in tandem with expectations of many amateur and professional golfers," said Timbe.

Burial arrangements are being conducted at the club.