Visitor Mapwanya has conquered the Kenyan golf circuit by winning the final leg of the Safari Tour today (Wednesday).
Mapwanya fired a final round three under par 68 for an all rounds total of three under par 281 to take the first prize of Sh300,000,(about US$2,390.44) and a place in next month's the Magical Kenya Open to be held at the same venue.
“I am overwhelmed winning here to today after failing to win several times this season. It’s been a long journey and I must thank God for enabling me to play well and win, though a special tribute goes to my fellow Zimbabweans for the encouragement, plus all the sponsors for giving us the opportunity to play," said Mapwanya.
He took off for the day with three straight pars and picked one birdie at the fourth.
At the back nine, Mapwanya birdied the 10th and 13th,but dropped a shot at the 14th. It was however his excellent birdie at the 18th which saw him take the title.
Justus Madoya, and Mutahi Kibugu need a birdie at the 18th to force a play off, though they both missed narrowly to wind up with pars and two under par total of 282, while Greg Snow birdied the 18th and dropped shots at the seventh, 12th and 15th for one over par 72.
The Chapman Golf Club-based Mapwanya, also earned 50 points for his win, finished second overall in the 2022/2023 tour with a total of 234.5 points, displacing fellow Zimbabwean Robson Chinhoi, who missed the Muthaiga event after failing to register for the tournament.
Kenya Open Golf Limited Tournament Director Patrick Obath said he is hoping for a better 2023/2024 season with some new sponsors expected.
The Final Leader Board
Visitor Mapwanya (Zim) 70, 72, 71, 68= 281
Justus Madoya 73, 72, 67, 70= 282
Greg Snow 72, 70, 68, 72=282
Mutahi Kibugu 68, 70 73, 71= 282
Rodell Gaita(Ug) 67, 75, 70, 71=283
Daniel Nduva 67, 74, 71, 71= 283
Jay Sandhu(A) 69, 76, 72, 71= 288
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