Veteran Mukuria Ragui and guest Elias Kariuki delivered standout wins at Karen Country Club's Club Night.
Veteran golfer Mukuria Ragui and guest player Elias Kariuki delivered standout performances during the Karen Country Club's Club Night golf tournament, thrilling spectators ahead of Saturday's prestigious Karen Golf Mug.
Held at the scenic Karen course, the tournament drew over 240 enthusiastic golfers ranging from juniors to seasoned veterans.
The event was a key warm-up fixture, offering players a valuable opportunity to build form and momentum before the weekend's marquee showdown.
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Ragui, a well-respected figure in Kenya's golf scene, turned back the clock with a masterclass in the senior (70+) category.
Posting an impressive 39 Stableford points, his consistency across both nines left little doubt about his command of the course.
Equally dominant was guest player Elias Kariuki, who stunned the field with a stellar 43 points to claim top honors in the guest category.
His performance not only highlighted his skill but also set a high standard for visiting participants heading into Saturday.
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Promising junior Tyler Belyon matched Ragui's 39 points to clinch the junior title, showcasing emerging talent that bodes well for the future of Kenyan golf.
In Division B, Davies Maina topped the leaderboard with the day’s highest score of 46 points, while Paul Wangaruro followed closely with 40.
In the same division, Joseph Wamugi and Stephen Kigera were rewarded for their exceptional play on individual nines, scoring 23 points to win the best second-nine and first-nine prizes, respectively.
Division A saw a commanding display from DG Muriithi, who carded a superb 47 points to emerge victorious.
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Mwangi Muthee also posted an impressive 43 points but had to settle for second place on countback.
George Nyakundi and Elijah Adul both finished strong, earning 22 points to take home the best first-nine and second-nine prizes respectively in Division A.
Tournament officials praised the quality of play and the spirit of competition, describing the Club Night as the perfect tune-up for the Karen Golf Mug.