Stavnar, Melecka inspire team to Magical Kenya Ladies Open Pro-Am victory

The star duo of Madelene Stavnar of Norway and Tereza Melecka of the Czech Republic successfully navigated their team of Joe Carvalho, Omar Lewa, and Evelyn Akinyito to victory at the 2023 Magical Kenya Ladies Open Pro-Am, played at the par-72 PGA Baobab Course, Vipingo Ridge, on Wednesday. 

The team which returned a combined score of -28, edged out the team of Kylie Henry, Alexandra Swayne, Maina Joseph, Michelle Muhanda and Richard Frost on a combined -26 score.

The 2023 Pro-Am saw every group of amateurs paired with two professionals, who played nine holes each in an effort to give more pros an opportunity to get in their final practice rounds.

Defending Magical Kenya Ladies Open Champion Esther Henseleit and Ana Pelaez Trivino’s team comprising of former Kenya sevens rugby star Lavin Asego, Stephen Kiptinness and Mohammed Nyaoga finished third after carding a similar -26 score, but losing out on count back.

Lavin Asego went on to pick the longest drive accolade in the men’s category, with Sandrah Githere bagging the women’s. A metre’s distance to the pin won Genie Owiti the closest to the pin award in the women’s category, Rory Elliot won the men’s category with a 1.70 metres distance.

The main action of the 2023 Magical Kenya Ladies Open got underway with a field of 96 battling it out in the 300,000 Euro event at the PGA Babobab Course on Thursday.

Spectators can purchase tickets to the four-day tournament through the online platform www.ticketsasa.com which are retailing for Sh500 per day. For those who can’t make it to Vipingo, the action will be aired live on various TV channels across the globe.

Weekend golf fixtures

Ruiru 

Saturday: Edith and Family Golf Day First Tee: 6:30 S Mbochi, G Gacheru, A Maina, B Okumu: 6:40 P Gichohi, J Boro,F Wagura, R Njui; 6:50  Kiambu x 4, ; 7:00 T Mwaura , S Kanyora, B Waweru, H Mwaura; 7:10 E Waithaka, L Nganga, V Mwaura, Prof W Wanyoike; 7:20 D Waruinge, P Kamau, P Wainaina, M Chege; 7:30  J M Mwangi, E Mwangi, S Kingara, N Nguithi; 7:40 A Kariuki, D Kabera, Z Muigai; 7:50  G Muthwale, S Mugwe , J G Mwangi, A Machocho ; 8:00 S Karanja, A Muthigani, A Njoroge ; 8:10 Dr Otieno, P Ngugi, S Waititu; 8:20 Brig Muracia, V Kuria, Brig Mwololo ; 8:30 Ruth G, B Ngima, G Waweru, A Kariuki ; 8:40 M Mwaura , J M Mwangi , E Kiragu, E Wachira; 8:50 E Njau, K Jimm, J N Wanyoike, J Wanyoike; 9:00 Sponsor x 4 ;11:00 Chairman x 4; 11:10 Captain x 4 ; 11:20 J Njoroge, G Watahi, A Ngugi ; 11:30 Fr Kamau, Fr Mukua, Fr Kimani, Fr Kaigua ; 11:40 Sponsor X 4; 11:50 J Mureithi, J Waweru , M Kenji, J G Mwangi; 12:00 J Mathenge , N Nguithi, J Kagicha, B Ndorongo; 12:10 N Mwaura , J Njagu , P Wanarua ; 12:20 Maj Mwaura, S G Njuguna, J Kambo, Gen Waweru; 12:30 K Muchiri, G W Kuria, J Kanari , B Muchungi; 12:40 Sponsor x 4; 12:50 C Wakaro, C Wambui, F Mwaura. L Nganga; 13:00 Rahab N, Jonhson M, Limuru x 2; Tenth Tee: 6:40 G Wachira, J Ndome, F Kungu; 6:50 S K Nyingi, B Okumu, S Kamau, J K Muraguri ; 7:00 G Gathara, E Karanja, P Kamau, G Karuku; 7:10 D Kariuki, A Muigai, G Ndungu, M Nyangi; 7:20 Nyeri x 4  ; 7:40 B Mugo, B Ndungu, S Gitonga, J K Ndungu; 7:50 J Mutugi, C Kamene , E Maina; 8:00 Capt Ngima, A Mwanyuma, P Mwangi ; 8:10 Thika x 4 ; 8:20 M Nduati, H Muia, A Ngumba; 8:30 Kaf x 4; 8:40 J P Muraguri,  C Njeru, J Wambugu, R G Kamau;  8:50 C Kiiyukia, J Kamau, K Kimathi; 9:00 N Mwaura, A Muigai, F Kinyanjui ; 11:00 G Waweru, P Mukuria, G Keru, P Muiruri ; 11:10 R Kithuka, Brig Mohamed, J Akhoya, J Ngugi ;11:20 R Kithuka, Brig Mohamed, L Nganga, D Mukei; 11:30 Col Kiprop, E Nyabiba, A Kirui, H Wanyama; 11:40 J Korir, Maj Gitonga, Brig Maroa, Maj Wambugu ; 12:00 J Kilonzo, P Njeru, G Njeru ; 12:10 B Kimani, S Mwangi, D Kamau, P Wamae; 12:20 S Kingori , M Kingori, W Njenga, S Gichuru; 12:30 C Wambui, A Ngumba, C Wakaro ; 12:40 J Ngugi, J Nduati , S Kihanya, E Mwaura; 12:50 S Wambugu , M Mburu, K Ngige; 13:00 F Wagura, J Kilonzo, P Kiarie; 13:10 P Karoki, J M  Ndungu, N Njau, A K Kioi; P.e Accepted.
 
Karen 

Saturday: Safari Tour Pro-Am: First Tee: E. Maritim, N. Markham, N. Onyango, E. Ooko; 8.08 D. Nyale, E. H. Mwangi, W. Mululu, CJ Wangai; 8.16 M. Kingori, C. Halley, P. Mugambi, J. Madoya; 8.24 L. Kibet, J. Van Tongeren, S. Harish (Jnr), D. Indiza; 8.32 M. Muthee, R. Hanrahan, E. Van Niekerk (Jnr), D. Saikwa; 8.40 M. Kiboi, T. Cege, A. Mululu, E. Mudanyi; 8.48 R. Mwenesi, K. Ombati, D. Mbalanya, N. Muyambo; 8.56 S. Waruhiu, T. Harish, W. Gakuo, M. Kisia; 9.04 C. Kositany, S. Nduati, N. Mwangi (Jnr), S. Njoroge; 9.12 J. Irimu, J. Hartpence, P. Munyiri, H. Kutwa; 9.20 P. Brainch, P. Njiri, J. Kiengo, M. Mediratta; 9.28 P. Nyamemba, E. Nyairo, S. Kasinga, S. Orwenyo; 9.36 A. Kiome, M. Okongo, P.E, G. Giddie; 12.00 G. Muturi, FG Kariuki, W. Mayiani, I. Omwoyo; 12.08 J. Kingori, A. Gacheru, J. Sang, D. Nduva; 12.16 A. Mohamed, A. Mogere, J. Manji (Jnr) G. Snow; 12.24 J. Kimondo, P. Kaguamba, D. Murithi, M. Kibugu; 12.32 P. Kariuki, T. Gitau, R. Mwebesa, J. Okello; 12.40 T. Simba, J. Muiruri, G. O. Maina, D. Wakhu; 12.48 A. Punja, C. Staubo, F. Lobo, J. Limb; 12.56 J. Simba, E. Rabongo, E. Koome, S. Ngige; 1.04 P. Kanyago, F. Okwara, J. Wangai, V. Mapwanya; 1.12 CK Njogu,  H. Maina, W. Ngaruiya, N. Mudanyi; 1.20 C. Pasha, D. Obulutsa, E. Barry, R. Chinhoi; 1.28 L. Kiambi, J. Njogu, K. Pasha (Jnr), B. Chibvuru; 1.36 L. Shani, J. Mutua, N. Musyimi, R. Owiti; 1.44 K. Wambaa, L. Gikaru, C. Keter, J. Karichu; 1.52 T. Withaka, F. Muchiri, C. Karanja, K. Bollo; Tenth Tee: M. Macharia, T. Bisonga, C. Karanja, R. Rugamayo; 8.08 R. Njendu, S. Scroggie, M. McCambridge, S. Muthugia; 8.16 L. Kiptum, C. Rwengo, M. Kilonzi, L. Kumisa; 8.24 R. Munoru, L. Maremma, J. Cege, D. Akope; 8.32 Y. Chanzu, A. Kariuki, C. Kiengo, P. Kasoozi; 8.40 G. Opiyo, J. Waithaka, N. Ayodo, J. Karanja; 8.48 KP Mungai, W. Danner, R. Koigi, P. Chidale; 8.56 K. Macharia, S. Maugo, A. Muturi (Jnr), J. Kubwa; 9.04 N. Ndegwa, P. Muturi, G. Kiongo, M. Wahome; 9.12 D. Tyrrell, A. Mulinge, T. Njuguna, A. Chelogoi; 9.20 R. Mwangi, W. Nyairo, J. Oseko, J. Kagiri; 9.28 F. Tuiyott, P. Rees, M. Ngunze, F. Matilo; 9.36 Sponsor x 4; 12.00 T. Mulisa, N. Munyambu, J. Gitoho, A. Irungu; 12.08 J. Wainaina, E. Owuor, D. Kahare, G. Rodell; 12.16 W. Baraza, BK Terer, N. Mwebesa, K. Mabele; 12.24 J. Gwatipedza, P. Wythe, C. Osoro, P. Rimui; 12.32 W. Onyango, K. Murima, M. Muturi, A. Galgalo; 12.40, D. Maina, J. Murigu, W. Kireri, J. Koto; 12.48 Sponsor x 4;
 
Nanyuki 

Saturday; February Monthly Mug sponsored by Top line land ltd; 8.00 S. Gichuru, K. Gitonga, T. Wambeti; 8.10 W. Kogi, J. Mugaa; 8.20 S. Mutua, B. Ngatia, J. Wachuka; 8.30 Cpl. Fabian,C. Bundi,S. Wambugu; 8.40 G. Gurung,H. Kurutu, B. Mathu; 8.50 K. Gurung,Dr. Muthiora,P. Ekwam; 9.00 D. Kagunda, M. Kassam,Eng. Kinoti; 9.10 L. Gurung, M. Githinji, M. Kirimi; 9.20 P. Githui, G. Gachai, J. Warui; 9.30 Githui J S, J. Wainaina,P. Rimui; Afternoon draw; 11.20 R. Warui x3;  11.30 R. Warui, Gen Waweru, J. Mathai; 11.40 W. Njoroge, M. Thumbi, R. Maulid; 11.50 C. Rob, G. Miungi, S. Muchiri; 12.00 A. Rukwaro, J. Muriungi, M. Mwangi; 12.10 M. Muthoki, S. Muthethia, W. Munyoro; 12.20 R. Kabugi, F. Nabuk, M. Mwirigi;12.30 M. Ndegwa, L. Mwangi, J. Ngatia; 12.40 M. Mwariri, S. Mwangi,J. Kehara; 12.50 F. Mathenge, B. Kitur, K. Hunjan; 1.00 U. Semhi, Eng Philip, J. Mathu; 1.10 D. Wachira, S. Mathai, P. Mwangi; 1.20 K. Kaara, P. Ngibuini, S. Rukwaro;   Post entries accepted; 
 
Nakuru

Saturday; Kenya Pipeline Company Golf Day; First Tee; 6:40 N.Hassanali, M.Hassanali, B.Kipkoech, P.E; 6:49 G.Karuga, B.Bisonga, C.Ndegwa, S.Njenga; 6:58 G.Maina, B.Sumaria, F.Zaheerabbas, P.E; 7:07 Kamonjo Kiburi, P.Ex3; 7:16 K.Sobati(J), G.Kimani, K.Gor, P.Gathii; 7:25 E.Kathoni, W.Chelangat, C.Bwana, A.Cheruiyot; 7:34 Reservedx4; 7:43 P.Ex4; 7:52 R.Rooney, Reservedx3; 8:01 K.Kemboi, S. Gachiu, J.Kahi, P.Lomadi; 8:10 J.Kimani, T.Muturi, S.Ikua, A.Nduati; 8:19 P.E*4; 8:28 Fr M.Chege, S.Shah, P.Ex2; 8:37 P.Aweyo, P.E*3; 8:46 P.Ex4; 8:55 P.E*4; 9:04 S.Chege, S N Wachira, P.Ex2; 9:13 Reservedx4; 9:22 Reservedx4; 9:31 J.Kibet, Reservedx3; 9:40 D.Nyibule, L.(J) Nyambogo,P.Ex2; 9:49 Reserved*4; 9:58 SPONSORSx4; 10:07 J.Wangari, P.Ex3;10:16 J.Kabiru, P.Ex3; 10:25 Reservedx4; 10:34 P.E*x4;10:43 SPONSORSx4; 10:52 Reservedx4;11:01 Dr. F.Mugambi, S.Mughal, A.Jajuha, Reserved; 11:10 R.Nderitu, A.Kimondo, W.Kimondo,P.E; 11:19 SPONSORSx4; 11:28 H.Singh, K.Singh, A.Sahota, G.Sahota; 11:37 Reservedx4; 11:46 J.Mwangi, A.Mwangi, P.E*2; 11:55 J.Munyua, P.E*3; 12:04 G.Esto, M.Maiyo, P.Ex2; 12:13 P.Ex4; 12:22 R.Maisuria, P.Maisuria, P.Ex2; 12:31 H.Hussein, N.Nduati, P.E*2; 12:40 P.Kuria, J.Kioko, P.Gathogo, J.Lotin; 12:49 M S Malik, P.Ex3; 12:58 P.Ashok, S.Dipak, K.Morjaria, R.D Khagram; 13:07 D.Kigundu, A.Hassanali, W.Kiruthi, M.Chebii;
 
Vet Lab
Saturday; Sungura Cup  Finals & Subsidiary; First Tee;  6:30 J. Munge, Ano; 6:40 C. Maitho, Ano; 6:50 B. Mabango, A. Mabango, H. Malweyih, P. Njuguna; 7:00 R. Rupra, N. Hirani, C. Hayer, S. Dossaji; 7:10 P. Gow, G. Waiganjo, S. Parmar, T. Mwithiga; 7:20 M. Gatundu, B. Mandere, R. Kimani, M. N. Kinuthia; 7:30 W. Okello, N. Njiraini, N. Nagda, P. Gachuru; 7:40  V. Sharma, Ano, J. Mureu; 7:50 F. Frimpong, J. Ojowa, G. Kamau, V. Oyango; 8:00 A. Ladak, A. Njuguna, I. Samani, J. Kosgei; 8:10 B. Akun, R.  Bore, T. Opar, Ano; 8:20 J. Patel, W. Burugu, Ano, J. Njuguna; 8:30 J. Otieno, K. Mathu, W. Mathu, P. Kavia; 8:40 N. Njoroge, P. Mwatha, S. Mwatha. 11:20 W. Nadida, J.Osoro, K. Ondieki, K. Okumu; 11:30 A. Kimani, J. Wainaina, N. Mbuchucha, Ano; 11:40 N. Kariuki, E. Munene, J. Wokabi, C. Onyango; 11:50  K. Gurang, G. Gurang, L. Gurang; 12:00 D. Musau, P. Nderitu, T. Thanawalla, Ano; 12:10 G.Mbichire, Ano; 12:20 K. Bosire, E. Ngethe,  Ano; 12:30 Anik Patel, Ano, Ano; 12:40 G. Mburu, C. Gachie, E. Njuki, Ano; 12:50  V.Landa, Ano; 13:00 B. Shah, N. Savla, K. Shah, D. Shah; 13:10  K. Balsod, K. Shah, Ano; 13:20 M. Shah, Ano; 13:30 Ano, Ano; Tenth Tee;  6:30  Y. Yeonguk, Ano; 6:50 K. Njane, C. Mbugua, S. Kinuthia; 7:20 H. Tank, K. Mathu, D. Kavia, Ano; 7:30 J. Kirui, Ano; 7:40 C. Munyori, S. Tubei, K. Kinuthia; 7:50 S. Shah, Ano,Ano; 8:00 D. Evans, I. Makokha, A. Shankla, Ano; 8:10 K. Shah, R. Shah, M. Haria, S. Shah; 8:20 F. Musila, P. Karingu, H. Kamuti, M. Bector; 8:30 M. Shankla,  H. LLeli, R. Dsouza, D. Njonjo; 11:20 K. Gretton, R. Shah, M. Kombo, G. Warui; 11:30 C. Kamari, L. Munyua, S. Kigera; 11:40 C. Njoroge, Ano, Ano; 11:50 D. Owuor, Ano, Ano; 12:00 M. Mutinda, D. Karuga, Ano; 12:10 Ano, Ano; 12:20 Ano, Ano; 12:30 M. Muiruri, E. Wangui, Ano; 12:40  A. Khamar, O. Plakalovic, M. Vignevic; 12:50 P. Githua, Ano, Ano; 13:00 Ano, Ano; 13:10 Ano, Ano; 13:20 Ano, Ano, Ano; 13:30 Ano, Ano, Ano.