Kabugi beats huge field to claim Nation Classic title in Nanyuki
Nation Media Group chairman Wilfred Kiboro (right) presents a trophy to Kevin Kabugi, the winner of the fifth leg of the Nation Classic Golf Series at Nanyuki Sports Club in Laikipia County on September 10, 2022.
Playing off handicap 21, the 23 year- old Kabugi, a third year Business Management student at Strathmore University, needed only four pars, two in each nine for combined score of 42 points made up of 21 points in each nine
Nation Media Group Chairman Dr.Wilfred Kiboro thanked the partners whose support enabled the event attract such a huge field
From Nanyuki, action now moves to Machakos for the sixth and last leg on October 15 where like the other events, the top five qualifiers will travel to Ruiru for the grand finale
Home player Kevin Kabugi overcame a strong challenge from a record field of 163 players, to emerge the overall winner of the fifth of the 2022 Nation Classic Golf series at the nine-hole Nanyuki Sports Club course on Saturday.
Playing off handicap 21, the 23 year- old Kabugi, a third year Business Management student at Strathmore University, needed only four pars, two in each nine for combined score of 42 points made up of 21 points in each nine, to earn a place in the grand finale to be held at Ruiru Sports Club on November 5.
