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Ameet Shah in action at Nyanza Golf Club during the February Mug of the Month on Feb 22, 2025. [Washington Onyango,Standard]
Ameet Shah emerged as the February Mug of the Month champion after outclassing a field of over 50 golfers at the scenic Nyanza Golf Club, located along the shores of Lake Victoria in Kisumu, over the weekend.
Shah delivered a stellar performance, carding 66 points to claim the overall title in a tournament that honoured club members born in February.
Reflecting on his victory, Shah credited his success to playing alongside seasoned golfers, including professional David Odhiambo, whose expertise and approach to the game served as a great source of inspiration.
“Playing with experienced golfers like Pro David Odhiambo was a big motivation for me. Observing how he approaches each shot, his composure under pressure, and his overall game strategy really helped me elevate my performance. The course was in great shape, and my short game was particularly strong, which played a big role in securing this win,” said Shah.
The tournament, which was backed by February-born golfers, including Christine Riaroh, Eddy Anayo, Belice Rabach, Dave Arunga, Wickliffe Omondi, Norah Wakiaga, Samwel Misiani, Tito Arunga, Andrew Mutua, and Hon. Ruth Odinga, attracted a competitive lineup across different divisions.
In the Gross category, Nicholas Odhiambo took top honors with 84 points, showcasing his technical prowess on the challenging course. Division A was fiercely contested, with Nyanza Golf Club captain Griffin Owino emerging as the winner after carding 74 points, narrowly edging out David Omollo on countback.
In Division B, Lina Akello put in a solid round to clinch victory with 68 points, while Amrish Patel followed closely with 69. Jackson Ulira triumphed in Division C with 65 points, edging out Irene Omari, who finished second with 66.
February-born golfers had their own special category, with Andrew Mutua proving dominant after scoring 69 points. Christine Riaroh took the runner-up spot with 80 points. Meanwhile, Nelson Koech was the best guest golfer with 68 points, and veteran Herick Othieno topped the senior category with a net score of 69.
The juniors were also well-represented, with Clement Ramah excelling in Junior Course 1, while Emmanuel Brian claimed victory in Junior Course 2. In the couple’s category, S. Maina and Irene Omari secured the top prize with a combined 133 points, while Ameet Shah and Lina Akello settled for second place with 134.
Other special prizes included Andrew Mutua winning the Longest Drive for men, while Christine Riaroh took the Longest Drive for ladies. Dev Karia claimed the Nearest to the Pin title, and Faith Nzomo was recognized for her determination with the Best Effort award.
Nyanza Golf Club captain Griffin Owino lauded the success of the tournament, highlighting the significance of such events in bringing the golfing community together.
“This was a fantastic tournament, and it’s always great to see golfers come out in large numbers to celebrate and compete. The support from the February-born golfers and our sponsors made this event a success. Congratulations to Ameet Shah and all the winners who showcased incredible skill and sportsmanship,” said Owino.
The event was made possible by generous sponsorship from Betterstream, BuuPass, PesaKit, Wowzi, Urban Radio, Jajemelo, Kijala and Muganda Advocates, Homeland Itoya Events, Dr. Shem Rakewa Dental Clinic, Lisarey Company Limited, and Multichoice Kenya.
With another thrilling competition wrapped up, golfers at Nyanza Golf Club now set their sights on the next Mug of the Month contest, as the club continues to foster a vibrant and competitive golfing culture in the region.
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