The 'High Tide' golf tournament, supported by EdenBridge Capital, was held at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in Kenya. Joyce Kamau emerged as the overall winner, playing off a handicap of 25. She scored 43 stableford points, edging out a competitive field of 204 golfers. Kamau's victory was marked by her steady performance, which she attributed to staying calm and taking one hole at a time.
The tournament featured a star-studded leaderboard, with several golfers vying for top honors. In the men's division, Dominic Makau, with a handicap of 27, carded 43 points to win the Men's prize. Dhanji Pindolia finished as runner-up with 39 points. The ladies' category saw Lena Breitner, playing off 27, return 39 points to win the Lady winner's award. Chloe Dhanji, with a handicap of 32, took the runner-up slot with 38 points.
The tournament also featured a hole-in-one competition, with a Sh100,000 cash prize for a hole-in-one on the par-3, 15th hole. Despite several attempts, no golfer could achieve a hole-in-one on the designated hole. However, 71-year-old veteran golfer Zoab Gullanhusein produced a sensational hole-in-one on the par-3, 10th hole. Although he missed the prize money, his achievement earned him a Sh10,000 insurance cover for a year.
The gross battle was won by William Kaguta, with a handicap of 1, who fired a superb level par 71 gross. His performance drew admiration from fellow competitors. In the senior golf category, Bruno Gerber, with a handicap of 28, earned 38 points to win the Senior winner title. The junior category saw Gunita Patel, with a handicap of 38, post 39 points to win the Junior winner prize.
Joyce Kamau expressed her thrill at winning the tournament, especially given the large field of competitors. Her front nine performance gave her confidence, and she managed to maintain her composure throughout the game. The tournament was marked by veteran brilliance, youthful promise, and heartbreak on the prize hole.
The 'High Tide' tournament is one of the most competitive outings of the Coast golf calendar this season. The event was well-supported, with a significant number of golfers participating. The sponsor, EdenBridge Capital, provided a mouth-watering prize for a hole-in-one, which added to the excitement of the tournament.
The Nyali Golf and Country Club course provided a suitable backdrop for the tournament. The Indian Ocean breeze and the club's facilities contributed to a carnival-like atmosphere. The event demonstrated the high level of golfing talent in Kenya and the country's potential to host world-class golf tournaments.
Key points
- Joyce Kamau won the 'High Tide' golf tournament with 43 stableford points.
- The tournament featured a hole-in-one competition with a Sh100,000 cash prize.
- William Kaguta won the gross battle with a level par 71 gross.
