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Lejirmah leaves it late to claim Nyanza Open

John Lejirmah

John Lejirmah in action during a past tournament.

Photo credit: File | Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Lejirmah, who started the final round three shots off the overnight leader Sammy Mulama, posted three over par 73 in the closing round while Mulama carded 76 for the two to tie on 147 hence forcing the play-off
  • Mombasa Golf Club team of Gladys Kasi, Susan Mwangi, Faith Muteti and Gladys Mueni produced an impressive two-day total of 216 points to claim the popular Nancy Millar trophy



Kenya Railway Golf Club’s John Lejirmah, one of the national team players preparing for this year’s All Africa Team Golf Championship in Egypt, beat Golf Park’s Sammy Mulama in a play-off, to lift this year’s Nyanza Open golf title at the par 70 Nyanza Golf Club course at the weekend.

Lejirmah, who started the final round three shots off the overnight leader Sammy Mulama, posted three over par 73 in the closing round while Mulama carded 76 for the two to tie on 147 hence forcing the play-off at hole number one where Lejirmah parred to beat Mulama who bogeyed the hole.