Nyogesa stars at Muthaiga IQSK meet

Stella Ondimu tees off on the par-four first hole during the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) Charity Golf tournament at Muthaiga Golf Club. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

The Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) hosted golfers for a charity golf tournament at the Muthaiga Golf Club on Friday for its 30th anniversary celebrations.

Presented by Crown Paints Limited, Sika, Mabati Rolling Mills, HydroAluminium, Forsoc and BSF.

The tournament was played under cloudy skies and featured a mixed field of professionals and stakeholders who strutted the fairways competing for prizes offered by IQSK.

Eventually, Sifra Nyongesa, playing off handicap 32, claimed the Overall title on a sterling score of 46 stableford points.

" This victory is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the unwavering support and encouragement I've received," Nyongesa said.

Adding, "Golf, as we all know, is a game of skill, patience, and perseverance. Each of you showcased remarkable talent and sportsmanship, making this journey challenging and rewarding."

The IQSK President Mutinda Mutuku thanked the senior surveyors who founded the institute for preserving the ideals and tenets of the profession over the years.

"I thank our senior fellows who have preserved our profession with dignity and integrity over the years and emphasize upholding the ethos!" Mutinda said.

Yusuf Chanzu, National Housing Corporation Chairman, won the Best Quantity Surveyor prize with a score of 32 stableford points playing off handicap 22. Senior QS Gitau Ngaruiya was declared the Best Founding member with the same score.

Handicap 16, Jose Kioko carded 40 stableford points to win the Men winner prize as rookie Ryan Mutinda, playing off a decent handicap five, posted 38 stableford points to clinch the Men winner's second prize.

Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) President Mutinda Mutuku present the overall prize to the IQSK Charity Golf tournament winner Sifra Nyongesa (right) during the prize giving dinner at Muthaiga Golf Club. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

In the sponsors' category, Colm Halley outdid the rest with a score of 38 stableford points while playing off handicap 11 to lift the Sponsor winner prize.

With a swing to die for, Zipporah Githigi, playing off handicap 8, was the Lady winner with a score of 35 stableford points, followed by Lilian Mbaabu, who chalked 32 stableford points to take the Lady winner second prize.

"The Presidents Men" team, consisting of IQSK President Mutinda Mutuku, Frank Ombura, Colm Halley, and Paul Njuguna, won the Team Prize.

Winning the Longest Drive Men prize was Anthony Thiongo, with swanky Farida Limo winning the Longest Drive Lady prize.

The Nearest to Pin Men and the Lady winner prizes were Kagame Handa and Lily Kanyata.

The winners at a glance

Overall winner - Sifra Nyongesa (32) 46 pts

Best QS - Mutinda Mutuku (22) 32 pts

Best Founding member - Gitau Ngaruiya (11) 32 pts

Best Senior QS - Yusuf Chanzu (13) 36 pts

Men winner - Joseph Kioko (16) 40 pts

Men second - Ryan Mutuku (Jnr) (05) 38 pts

Lady winner - Zipporah Githigi (08) 35 pts

Lady second - Lillian Mbaabu (27) 32 pts

Sponsor winner - Colm Halley (11) 38 pts

Team prize - Mutinda Mutuku, Frank Ombura,

Paul NjugunaColm Halley

Longest Drive Men winner - Anthony Thiongo

Longest Drive Lady winner - Farida Limo

Nearest to Pin Men winner - Kagame Handa

Nearest to Pin Lady winner - Lily Kanyata