Salvator Ngezendore won the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at Bujumbura Golf Club with 39 points. Nininahazwe claimed the women’s title with 38 points. Both will represent Burundi at the finale in Nairobi. KCB offers a KSh 1 million prize for the winning club and a chance for winners to attend an international tournament.
Salvator Ngezendore, a golfer with a handicap of 9, showcased impressive skill at the KCB East Africa Golf Tour, amassing 39 stableford points to emerge as the overall winner. The event took place at the Bujumbura Golf Club on Saturday, drawing attention for its competitive atmosphere. In the ladies’ division, Ngezendore Nininahazwe, playing off a handicap of 36, delivered a strong performance to secure the ladies’ title with a score of 38 points.
After clinching victory, Ngezendore expressed his pride, stating, “This is truly a priceless moment for me. I am proud of myself for coming here to compete against some of the best players in the region. I cannot wait to represent Bujumbura Golf Club at the tour’s grand finale in Nairobi. We will go out there with only one thing in mind – to win and bring the cup home.” His enthusiasm underlines the competitive spirit of the event.
Among the KCB staff participants, Masika Mukule, Managing Director of KCB Burundi, excelled as well, taking home the staff winner title with an impressive 38 points off a handicap of 29. The success of all these individuals highlights the talent present within and outside of the tournament.
Ngezendore and fellow winner Larrissa will join three other top performers, ensuring Burundi’s five representatives at the grand finale in Nairobi scheduled for December. The stakes are high, as KCB is offering a grand prize of KSh 1 million for the winning golf club, alongside an opportunity for overall winners to attend an exclusive international golf tournament.
Notably, the KCB East Africa Golf Tour has previously traveled to esteemed locations such as the Royal Nairobi Golf Club and Mombasa Sports Club. The next event will occur at the beautiful Kericho Golf Course on May 17, 2025, where around 250 golfers are anticipated to participate, further emphasizing the tournament’s growing popularity.
In summary, Salvator Ngezendore’s victory at the KCB East Africa Golf Tour in Burundi sets the stage for exciting competition at the forthcoming grand finale in Nairobi. The tournament not only highlights local talent like Nininahazwe but also emphasizes KCB’s commitment to promoting golf in the region. With significant prizes at stake, the anticipation builds for the next stop of the tour in Kericho.
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