Stella Mwangi won the inaugural KCB Group CEO Golf Series in Nyeri on Saturday, Capital FM reported. Playing off handicap 8, she carded 40 Stableford points. She edged handicap 7 Daniel Weru on countback to take top honours. The tournament drew 178 golfers.
Mwangi also won the ladies' longest drive prize. Handicap 25 Daisy Mumbi was the overall lady winner with 38 Stableford points. Richard Kibicho, off handicap 2, took the gross title with a score of 73. Timothy Kuria, handicap 18, was the sponsor winner with 36 points.
Vinesh Shah, handicap 23, topped the men's Division Two with 50 net points. Catherine Nganga, handicap 32, won the ladies' Division Two with 41 net points. In Division Three, John Nduru, handicap 34, won the men's title with 42 net points. Linet Murage, handicap 54, took the ladies' title with 43 net points.
Mbugua Macharia, handicap 37, won the men's nearest-to-the-pin prize. Lady Captain Serah Githaiga, handicap 17, took the ladies' prize. Patrick Matu, handicap 6, won the men's longest drive. Peter Ndichu of Ruiru Sports Club, handicap 14, was the guest winner with 36 points. Juniors Judith Wacuka, handicap 30, and Kristopher Mwangi, handicap 22, won the girls' and boys' titles, both with 31 points.
Mwangi credited consistent preparation, teamwork and discipline for her win. She said she plays regularly with her four-ball and the group encourages one another to improve. "The key was keeping my head down, staying focused and taking every shot as it came," she said.
Speaking at the prize-giving, KCB Group CEO Paul Russo said golf brings people together and builds relationships beyond the boardroom. He said the series gives the bank a platform to meet customers, partners and the wider golfing community. Russo described Nyeri as a region with significant economic potential. He said the bank is committed to working with stakeholders to develop the club and improve its facilities.
The series will tour other regions, including Nairobi, Rift Valley and Lower Eastern. The second leg is set for Thika Sports Club on December 12.