Interesting April of Golf: Rains and greens maintenance

Throughout April, the PGA Baobab Course remained a vibrant centre for competition and community, even as the seasonal rains began to influence the schedule.

From our weekly Clubnites to specialized invitational events, the month showcased the skill and persistence of our members and caddies. We also had our seasonal greens maintenance programme underway as well, with temporary greens in place.

We celebrate all those who braved the elements and joined us at the Clubhouse and Pool Gardens for another memorable month of golf.


1st April – Clubnite

We started the month with a strong showing for our first April Clubnite. It was a great evening of play followed by a lively prize-giving at the Pool Gardens.

·        Winner: Rory Baillie (21 points)

·        Runner-up: Duncan Mitchell (15 points)


4th April – Florida Scramble

Teamwork and strategy were on full display during the Florida Scramble. The format brought out some fantastic low net scores and great camaraderie across the field.

·        Winning Team: Richard Frost, Tony Binks, Chania Frost, and Duncan Mitchell (61.4 Net)

·        Runner Up Team: Lilian Onduko, Betty Bundotich, Nick Walters, and Chris Wilson (64.7 Net)

·        Third Team: Rashid Juma, Jane Karuku, Mwangi Warui, and Alex Muriuki (65.4 Net)


8th April – Clubnite

The mid-week competitive spirit continued into the second week of April, with members navigating the course for another successful Clubnite.

·        Winner: Tim Williams (14 points)

·        Runner-up: Kiragu Gichuri (13 points)


14th April – Senior Ladies Invitation

It was a pleasure to host the Senior Ladies Invitation. The event was a wonderful celebration of experience and skill, culminating in a warm gathering for the results at the clubhouse.

·        Winner: Cheryl Bush (36 points)

·        Runner up: Karen Baillie (34 points)

·        Third: Vanda Harries (33 points)


15th April – Clubnite

Consistency was key for this week's leaderboard, with our top finishers showing great form on the Baobab Course.

·        Winner: Beth Rune (17 points)

·        Runner up: Les Baillie (13 points)


28th April – Caddies Competition

Our caddies took to the course to demonstrate their intimate knowledge of the greens. The impressive scores reflect the high level of talent within our team. A special thank you to Duncan Mitchell and Jane Seex for sponsoring this competition.

·        Overall Winner: Raphael Ziro (62 Nett)

·        Runner Up: Asia Kadzo (64 Nett)

·        Third: Sifa Juma (67 Nett)


29th April – Clubnite

The final Clubnite of the month saw a very tight race for the top spot, with only a single point separating the winner and runner-up.

·        Winner: Ken Luusa (18 points)

·        Runner up: Beth Rune (17 points)


2nd May – Monthly Mug and Medal (Postponed from 25th  April)

Due to the rainy weather experienced toward the end of April, our traditional Monthly Mug and Medal was moved to the first weekend of May. The wait was worth it for the excellent performances delivered.

·        Mug Winner: Richard Frost (77 Net)

·        Medal Winner: Lilian Onduko (76 Net)


Looking Ahead

April proved that the spirit of the game at Vipingo Ridge remains undeterred by the changing seasons. As we move into May, we look forward to more competitive play and welcoming both familiar faces and guests back to the PGA Baobab Course.


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