Home player Wakwabubi wins Nation Classic first leg in Kakamega
Overall winner of the first leg of Nation Classic Series Kelvin Wakwabubi receives his award from Kakamega County Deputy Governor Ayub Savula at Kakamega Sports Club course on March 23, 2024.
Playing off handicap 30, Wakwabubi who started playing golf two years ago, picked up a number of pars at the front nine for 23 points, before posting 22 points at the back nine, for a total of 45 points
Kakamega County Deputy Governor Ayub Savula thanked the Nation Media Group for having chosen Kakamega as the first venue of this year’s Nation Classic Golf series
Nation Media Group Chairman Dr Wilfred Kiboro paid great tribute to Kakamega Sports Club for maintaining and keeping the course in an excellent condition
Home player Kelvin Wakwabubi produced an amazing 45 points, to beat a field of 110 players that included 17 players from various clubs in neighbouring Uganda, to clinch the overall title during the first leg of the 2024 Nation Classic golf series at the par 72 Kakamega Sports Club course on Saturday.
Playing off handicap 30, Wakwabubi who started playing golf two years ago, picked up a number of pars at the front nine for 23 points, before posting 22 points at the back nine, for a total of 45 points to book a place in the Nation Classic grand finale to be held at Ruiru Sports Club on November 23.
