Muthoni tees to victory in Limuru Ladies Medal tourney

Despite the chilly winds sweeping across the Limuru Country Club course on Thursday, the annual Limuru Ladies Medal brought together 40 ladies. The atmosphere was further enhanced by the elegant purple and white dress code, adding a touch of class to the day. 

The standout performance of the event was Muthoni Njuguna, playing off handicap 15, who secured the Gross title with an impressive score of 91. Muthoni credited her success to a supportive environment created by her fellow golfers.

Vice lady captain Muthoni said:"I believe that playing in good company is the essential ingredient for success in a competitive yet friendly environment. My performance today was as a result of feeling relaxed and focused, thanks to the wonderful and supportive fellow golfers."

The competition was fierce across all divisions, with players showcasing their talent and determination.

In Division A, Wairimu Maina took the top spot with a superb nett score of 74, closely followed by Ann Wanjama with a nett score of 76.

Beth Kariuki emerged as the winner in Division B with a stellar nett score of 73, while C.N. Ribui was the runner-up with a nett score of 74.

Esther Gitau claimed the Division C title with a fantastic nett score of 72, with Chloe Edemba securing the runner-up spot with a nett score of 75.

Beyond the main categories, Jeniffer Mwangangi was celebrated for her precision on the greens, winning the least number of putts prize with a total of only 29 putts.

The subsidiary Clubnite tournament held alongside the Limuru Ladies Medal, proved to be an exciting event with several notable performances across different categories.

Stealing the limelight was Fred Ikana, who was declared the overall winner.

Playing off a handicap of 16, Ikana's exceptional score of 68 nett secured him the top spot.

In his speech, Ikana said: "My long, straight drives and consistent chipping, including my putting today, were a testament to my skills finally returning after a two-month hiatus. It feels great to see all my practice pay off."

In the gross category, Paul Muchangi demonstrated his skill by winning the Gross prize with a score of 76 gross points, a commendable feat for a player with a handicap of 4.

The division categories included several strong players who achieved recognition. Moses Ngaruiya won the Division A men's title with a score of 71 nett playing off a handicap of 9.

In Division B, Robert Gitau secured the top position with a score of 70 nett, playing off a handicap of 18.

In the ladies' divisions, Wairimu Maina won with a nett score of 74 (handicap 13), while Beth Kariuki won Division B with 73 nett (handicap 22).

Jason Kamau won the first nine prize with an excellent 31 nett, while Francis Mwaura took home the second nine prize with a score of 34 nett.

The tournament also celebrated junior talent, with Hakeem Mutungi winning the junior prize with a notable score of 70 nett. Finally, the guest prize was awarded to Isaac Ndichu, who carded 71 nett.