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Mombasa bask in the glory of winning Tannahill Shield tourney

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Mombasa Team Leader Eric Nyongesa in action at Nyali Golf and Country course in Mombasa County on Saturday,12th, April,2025 in preparation for the Tannahill Shield tournament. [Maaufu Mohamed, Standard].

Celebrations gripped the Coastal town of Mombasa after its senior golf team emerged winners in this year's 100th edition of the annual Tannahill Shield Easter Golf tournament that ended at the par 72 Royal Nairobi Golf course in Nairobi County on Tuesday.

In round one on Monday, the team comprising pairs Simon Maina/Gurbux Singh, James Mureru/Martin Ombura, Peter Kimanga/Mburu Kariuki, and Simon Karemu/John Orioro carded a combined total of 239 gross and in round two on Tuesday Simon Karemu was replaced by Yobesh Oyaro as the team recorded a total of 238 gross for a combined handsome round of 477 gross to claim the lead.

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