Crown Paints Plc Ceo Dr Rakesh Rao (left) presents the Overall winner of the Tee-Off with Crown tournament, David Karuma (right), with his prize at the Thika Sports Club, July 26, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard]
In a remarkable display of concentration and skill, David Karuma triumphed in the eighth edition of the Tee-Off with Crown series, scoring an impressive 41 stableford points while playing off handicap nine, at the Thika Sports Club over the weekend.
His secret weapon, however, was not a new set of clubs or lucky charm; it was the peaceful solitude of the course itself, providing a welcome escape from his usual playing companions.
The eighth edition drew a field of 240 golfers, resulting in a day filled with competition and camaraderie on the greens.
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“Thanks to the draw, I escaped the usual harassment I undergo with my usual team. Luckily, I didn’t play with them today, and I avoided our match, which is usually a war, so the peace I enjoyed with my flight today provided a conducive environment to play well,” stated Karuma.
His outstanding performance earned him the overall title in a tightly contested event. James Ndichu, playing off handicap 16, also recorded 41 stableford points to secure the overall second prize.
In the competitive Division One Men, Ben Mugambi, playing off handicap eight, took the top spot with 34 stableford points, Naomi Kimata excelled in the Division One Ladies category, scoring 37 stableford points.
Leading in Division Two, Maina Ruo, playing off handicap 15, starred with a compact score of 40 stableford points, and Irene Kamutu inked 38 stableford points to star.
Other notable winners included James Rwambo, who was recognized as the Sponsor’s Guest winner with a score of 32 stableford points. In the Supplementary categories, Bruno Macharia claimed the Men’s winner prize with a score of 39 stableford points, while Emmah Kimani won the Lady’s title with a score of 32 stableford points.
Young and talented golfer Riya Shah impressed as the Junior winner with a score of 37 stableford points, showcasing the bright future of Kenyan golf. Paul Karanja was declared the Guest winner with a score of 37 stableford points.
The Longest Drive honours went to Anthony Mwaura for Men and Lucy Maina for the ladies, while Arthur Kamanja and Caroline Nzivo demonstrated remarkable accuracy by winning Nearest to Pin awards for Men and Ladies, respectively.
At the Vet Lab Sports Club, Peter Muiruri prevailed as the champion of the Britam Golf Day with an outstanding score of 42 stableford points while playing off handicap 21.
In the Men’s category, Francis Musila, playing off handicap 16, claimed the winners’ spot with a superb score of 41 stableford points, closely followed by Jeremy Kosgei in second place with a score of 40 stableford points. Njoroge Njuguna was third with 39 stableford points.
The Ladies’ competition was equally engaging, with Dorcas Mukabi playing off handicap 18, mirroring Muiruri’s overall winning score of 42 stableford points to claim the title. The Lady winner second prize was won by Margaret Wairimu, with a score of 35 stableford points, while Caroline Muguku was third with a score of 34 stableford points.
Punet Chalwa won the Guest prize, also with 42 stableford points. Britam’s own Evah Kimani demonstrated her skill, winning the Staff category with 33 stableford points.
In the Senior category, experience prevailed as Mathew Kanyi, playing off handicap 31, posted 37 stableford points to secure the Senior prize. The Junior prize was won by Prince Moreno, with a score of 39 stableford points.
At the Nanyuki Sports Club, Joseph Mwangi won the June Monthly Mug with a score of 70 nett, playing off handicap 28.
Gabriel Miungi, playing off handicap four, chalked 71 nett to settle for second place, while Cyprian Bundi was third with 72 nett.
Meanwhile, at the Kisii Sports Club, the team of Andrew Nyanusi, Zachary Bichage, Peter Mogendi, and Dismas Mokua won the KCB Tour Series with a combined best three scores totalling 99.
Claiming the overall title was Joseph Omayo, who returned a score of 37 stableford points, playing off handicap 20. Wycliff Ayienda won the Men’s winner prize with a score of 35 stableford points.
Christine Nyangena emerged as the Lady winner with a score of 33 stableford points.