Seasoned lady golfer Diana Mbuba clinched the Kenya Ladies Golf Union Amateur Championship held at the par 72 Royal Nairobi Golf Club over the weekend.

After the 22nd hole sudden death, the golfer registered her win to emerge victorious over Mercy Nyanchama, who settled for the champion runner-up position at the KCB-sponsored tournament.

Mukami Mungai was named the winner of the Division A category, while Eunice Kilonzo scooped the Division B category following her peerless and bold display at the 18-hole course.

Speaking after her victory Sunday evening, Diana Mbuba said:

“This victory comes as a reward for my relentless practice and hard work behind the scenes. I expected to shine today because I have been training hard for this championship. Of course, I competed against some top amateur golfers in the country who demonstrated prowess and experience. I am looking forward to upcoming tournaments, and I can’t wait to compete again because golf is a sport I love so much.”

Florence Maina emerged as the Division A runner-up, while Veronica Muthiani won the Division B runner-up award. Ashley Awuor and Nancy Wairimu made it to the semi-finals in the champions category.

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Division A was also a tightly contested affair, but Caroline Kadikinyi and Benta Khaniri floored their opponents to make it to the semi-finals.

Division A winner Mukami Wangai said:

“I am happy because KCB has always allowed women to participate in golf. Through their partnership with Kenya Ladies Golf Union, we had an amazing golf day here at Royal. We are calling upon other corporations to invest in golf sponsorships, enabling more women to participate in this sport.”

KCB is set to partner with KDF for the Commander’s Cup scheduled for September 16th at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha.