Peerless handicap 9 golfer Salvator Ngezendore returned an impressive 39 stableford points to emerge as the overall winner of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour played at the 18-hole Bujumbura Golf Club.
In the ladies’ category, Ngezendore Nininahazwe, playing off a handicap of 36, demonstrated great determination and consistency to clinch the ladies’ title with 38 points, making her a standout performer at the tournament. Speaking after his win, Ngezendore said:
“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.”
Among KCB staff participants, Masika Mukule, Managing Director of KCB Burundi, led the way with a strong performance, securing the staff winner title with 38 points off a handicap of 29.
The two winners Ngezendore and Larrissa will join three other top performers to form Burundi’s five representatives at the grand finale set for Nairobi in December.
At stake will be a chance to win KCB’s grand prize of KSh 1 million for the winning golf club — a major incentive for Bujumbura Golf Club members, who could bring the prize home if they triumph. In addition, the overall winners stand a chance to win an exclusive trip to attend a prestigious international golf tournament.
So far, the competition has been held at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Mombasa Sports Club, Nandi Bears Club, Thika Sports Club and Thika Greens.
After the Burundi’s leg,the tour will head to Kericho Golf Course on May 17, 2025 where 250 golfers are expected to grace the event.
Bernard Okumu
