Shah shines as Parekh wins Captain’s Prize title at Sigona

By Erick Ochieng’

Harshil Shah posted 41 points to win the Barclays Golf Circuit fourth round at 18- hole Vet Lab Spirts Club at the weekend.

Playing off handicap 26, Shah posted 20 points in the first nine before adding 21 points to his tally in the second nine to become the undisputed winner from a field of over 140 amateur golfers.

While speaking as he received his prize Shah said: “I’m excited of my win today. I want to thank Barclays for sponsoring this event. Winning today’s game gives me the will power to go for the top prize of winning a slot to play in the Pro-Am of the Barclays Kenya Open which I’m sure will provide me with opportunity to enhance my golfing skills.”

Simon Mbugua, playing off   handicap 21, finished second  after scoring a total of 38 points, followed by handicap 12 John Barorot who also scored 38 points.

David Situma, playing off handicap 10, scored 38 stroke points to finish fourth. Albert K Mureithi, playing off handicap 23, also scored 38 points to claim the fifth position.

Speaking at the event, Barclays Chief Risk Officer Juma Arogo said: “So far, the Barclays Golf Circuit series has been well received. Nyali kicked off the tourney followed by Nyeri and Eldoret.

As we continue with the rounds across the country, we expect to attract over 2,400 golfers by the end of the series.”

SHARPEN SKILLS

Arogo congratulated all amateur golfers for participating in the tourney. He noted that such tournaments will help them to sharpen their golfing skills.

He added: “I would like to laud you for taking bold steps to compete among each other.  Golfing has always been at the heart of Barclays.

Our sponsorship towards this golf series demonstrates our commitment to continue supporting the sport”

Walter Githongo from Nandi Bears, playing off handicap 28, emerged the guest winner on 31points, whereas Jay Vadgama scooped the Junior Prize on  31points. Arogo, playing off handicap 28, claimed the staff prize  after posting 36 points.

Longest drive men prize was won by B Munene. Kaye Mcilwaine won the longest drive lady prize as  Patrick Mandaliya won  nearest to pin prize.

At Sigona, Kalpesh Parekh posted an impresive 34 points to lift the Captains Prize 2012 title.

SIGONA RESULTs:

Captains prize 2012 Golf Results Overall winner; Kalpesh Parekh 70-36=34 diff,R/UP;Christopher Muraya 73-38=35diff, Flavian Mwangi 73-37=36diff, Fourth ;Kush Mediratta 75-38diff, Fifth;Gitau Ndirangu 73-34=39 Diff, Sixth;H S Channa 76-36=40 Diff, Lady Winner,74-36=38Diff,Best Sat;Paul Kaguamba 68Nett;Best Sunday Haki Sehmi 39pts;Best Guest sat;  Ashish shah 71nett, Lady R/up Zipporah Wachira 78-31=47diff,  R/up Guest Sat David Bailey 75 Nett,Best Guest Sun Rajesh Bhabra 35pts,R/up Guest Sun S Quraishy 33pts, Best Past Capt Bhupi Waghela 78-33=45Diff,Nearest to pin no 14 Pradip A Shah,Nearest to Pin No 5 Tanvir Sodi,piga Mingi Sunday G Sharma 7pts.