September Golf welcomes US Kids and the Kenya Navy
A Vibrant September Golf Calendar
September proved to be another vibrant month on the PGA Baobab Course, following hot on the heels of the Ladies Coast Open that headlined August. More Members have joined us for our weekly Clubnites, guest competitions varied from the Commander Kenya Navy event and the US Kids Golf Junior Event, the calendar was packed with competitive action. The month delivered outstanding scoring across all formats, with the Mug and Medal providing a fitting climax.
We celebrate all those who participated and joined us for another memorable month of golf.
2nd September – Clubnite
We kicked off the month with a strong showing, as the momentum from the Ladies Coast Open carried into the weekly competition.
Winner: Elizabeth Rune (23 points)
Runner up: Joe Carvalho (17 points)
5th September – Commander Kenya Navy 2026
We were honoured to host the Commander Kenya Navy event, a special fixture on the golfing calendar that brought together members and guests for a day of competition and camaraderie.
9th September – Clubnite
The second Clubnite of the month saw a commanding victory at the top of the leaderboard.
Winner: Patrick Ndunda (22 points)
Runner up: Chris Everard (20 points)
16th September – Clubnite
Mid-month brought another competitive outing, with a familiar name securing a second Clubnite win of September.
Winner: Elizabeth Rune (19 points)
Runner up: Joe Carvalho (16 points)
19th September – Mid Month Competition (12th Hole)
A special mid-month competition on the 12th hole delivered a fun and competitive test for members followed by brunch at the Pool Gardens.
Men Winner: Joe Carvalho (21 points)
Lady Winner: Keziah Howie (16 points)
23rd September – Clubnite
The penultimate Clubnite of the month saw a tight finish at the top. Chris Everard built on his runner up place earlier in the month to just beat Giankki.
Winner: Chris Everard (18 points)
Runner up: Giancarlo Bonanno (17 points)
25th September – Friday Roll Up
Every Friday we have a strong Friday roll up competition, sharing this one, as our lady Members had a very strong showing!
A strong finish to the week saw an impressive score posted in the Friday Roll Up.
Winner: Betty Bundotich (33 points)
Runner up: Jane Karuku (28 points)
26TH September – Mug & Medal Results
The monthly Mug and Medal competition delivered exceptional scoring to close out the month's major events, with the lowest nett score of the month recorded.
Mug Winner: Olaf Grothey (65 Nett)
Medal Winner: Sue Williamson (70 Nett)
27TH September – US Kids Golf Junior Event
The next generation of golfers took centre stage as Vipingo Ridge hosted the US Kids Golf Junior Event. The youngsters impressed with their skill and enthusiasm, showcasing the bright future of the game with 61 golfers joining the field to kick off the US Kids Coast Tour. The final will be with us in November 2026.
29th September – Caddies Competition
Our caddies once again demonstrated their exceptional knowledge of the Baobab Course. A special thank you to Keziah Howie and Anthony Howie for sponsoring this competition.
Overall Winner: George Tunje (69 Nett)
Runner Up: Amina Ali (71 Nett)
Third: Gilbert Mwavita (73 Nett)
30th September – Clubnite
The final Clubnite of the month saw a strong performance close out September by the Golf Committee, with Member Anthony runner up and the Captain taking the win.
Winner: Les Baillie (19 points)
Runner up: Anthony Denton (18 points)
Looking Ahead
September proved that the spirit of the game at Vipingo Ridge remains as vibrant as ever, with a full calendar of competitions and special events. As we move into October, we look forward to more competitive play and welcoming both familiar faces and guests back to the PGA Baobab Course.
Upcoming Golf Events:
10th October: Mid-month competition, Mazingira Day Greensomes, a team event supporting Kenya tree planting
10th October: YEN Golf Competition
20th October: Mashujaa Day Florida Scramble
24th October: Uganda–Kenya Coast Open
31st October: Monthly Mug & Medal, October
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