Kenya Railways golfer John Lejirma became the first golfer to qualify for the 2022 Kenya Open Championships that will tee 0ff at the Karen Country Club next year. Lejirma defeated Vet lab’s golfer Ebill Omollo to win the 36-hole final play at the Kenya Amateur Golf Championships (KAGC) matchplay that teed off on Sunday at the par 71 Muthaiga Golf Club. Lejirma won the first 18 holes with 6-up heading into the last 18, where he won the title with four holes to go after 32. He won in holes 4 and 5 to claim the title after leading 6-up after 18 holes. Those with handicaps covered the 18 holes while none-handicap aged 12 years and above will also played 18 holes while the non-handicap juniors aged 11 years and under played nine holes.

Source: The Star July 20, 2021 01:52 UTC