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Sweet victory as Royal golfer reclaims title

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13th Detour Platinum matchplay champion, Collins Too in action at the Ruiru Sports Club, July 25, 2026. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

It was sweet redemption for Collins Too missing the cut during the Kenya Swing strokeplay cut at his home course, the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, on Friday, but went on to claim the Detour Matchplay platinum championship at par-73 Ruiru Sports Club on Saturday.

Too delivered a masterclass performance to wind up at 1-under gross to be crowned the Platinum champ of the 13th edition, to become a two-time winner, capping off an intense season of knockouts. Having participated in all the editions and won the title during the 11th edition.

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