Naomi Shines in Rwanda with Hole-in-One and Strong Finish
Naomi Wafula marked her international pro debut in style at the SportsBiz Africa Golf Championship in Kigali with a with a moment of brilliance that captured the spotlight in Rwanda.
Naomi’s International Debut
The tournament, part of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing, brought together leading regional and international professionals to compete for valuable ranking points at the prestigious Kigali Golf Resort &Villas.
Her impressive performance secured her a place among the top 30 players to make the cut, finishing the two rounds with a 1-over-par 145 gross. This achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a source of pride for Kenya, as Wafula continues to establish herself on the regional and international stage.
Hole in One at First International Competition as a Professional
On the par-3 second hole during her second round, Wafula produced a spectacular Hole-in-One a rare feat in golf.
Riding on that momentum, she carded a 4-under-par 68 gross, her best round of the competition
Reflecting on her achievement, Wafula shared:
“Today was a great round. I came in with the mentality to just enjoy myself and not put too much pressure.
On hole two, I hit my iron, but from the tee I thought it was short. Since the green is uphill, we couldn’t see where it landed. When we got up there, I thought the ball had rolled over the slope, but one of the caddies said a ball had dropped in. When we checked, it was mine, it was a hole-in-one!
I was super happy, but my caddie calmed me down and reminded me that I still had a lot of golf to play. That confidence carried me through the round.”
With this performance, Wafula has once again underlined her potential and determination, proving she is ready to take on the challenges of professional golf while carrying Kenya’s flag with pride.
Her journey continues with a busy schedule ahead after taking a bit of rest. Next she’ll compete in the PGK Equator Tour at Great Rift from 18th to 21st September.
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