Delightful experience at Thika Greens Golf Resort as golfers compete for laurels

Thika Greens Golf Resort is one of Kenya’s finest challenging par 72 golf course and it hosted this year’s Madaraka day tournament, which was well sponsored by The Mighty Ten, FCM Travel and Air Mauritius.

The Golf Resort is one of the latest upcoming golf resorts in Kenya and generally in East Africa. The par 72 golf course is 6956 yards of 4 par 3’s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5’s.

Though the course is quite challenging it is very exciting due to the serene atmosphere in a very quiet area, the indigenous trees throughout the course, water hazards, huge bunkers and very well-maintained fairways and greens.

The course also has well maintained fairways throughout the 18 holes.

Golfers from around the world have an opportunity to visit the resort to play and practice. The facility has also guest rooms within so for those not willing to travel up and down they can book as they wish. For those willing to take up full Membership the club has a current offer but will expire soon.

During the Madaraka Golf Day Tournament, E Omollo HC 3 shot 39 points and won a free air ticket from Nairobi to Mauritius. Men’s winner was Hillary Kipkosgei HC 5 who shot 38 points. The Sponsors winner was F. N Thuo HC 9 who shot 32 points.

Lady winner was Mary Maingi HC 13 who shot 35 points. Juniors were also competing for their space and Brian Omondi HC 4 emerged the winner after shooting 40 points.

1st 9 was won by G Kamau HC 23 who shot 21 points. 2nd 9 was won by J K Githunguri Hc 22 and he equally shot 21 points.

Nearest to the Pin went to Samuel Chege Muiruri. Longest Drive Men went to Ryan Khan and for Ladies Veronica W. Murigi won it.

Speaking during the Prize-Giving ceremony, the overall winner Mr. E Omollo said it was a miracle for him to beat all the other golfers on such a challenging course.

The C.E.O Hon. Charles Kibiru said he was impressed by the big turnout for the Tournament and encouraged more golfers to come experience the golf course which he described as the next golf destination in Kenya.