Unicolour Golf Day Junior winner, Andrew Njenga, competes at Ruiru Sports Club, August 8, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
Dazzling Elias Kariuki carded 39 stablefold points to take the coveted Overall Gross Winner title at the Unicolour Golf Day held at the Ruiru Sports Club over the weekend.
Playing off handicap 15, Kariuki warded off stiff opposition from men’s winner John Njeru and men’s runners up Joseph Mwangi on countbacks.
"The contest was very stiff, but I managed my game well on the back nine to lock in the win," Kariuki told Standard Sports after he nailed the sweet victory.
"The course was in great condition, and I’m deeply grateful to organisers for putting together such a memorable tournament that gave everyone a chance to showcase their talents on the scenic fairways," stated Kariuki who received a Sh 130,000 home makeover prize from sponsors United Paints as a reward for his feat.
In the women’s category, Jane Kanari showcased exceptional consistency to seal the ladies crown with 37 points playing off handicap 24. She navigated past ladies’ runners up Jane Macharia, who carded 36 points off handicap 34.
The Junior division delivered the highest scores of the tournament with handicap 19 Andrew Njenga firing 41 points to water down Amani Kiarie's impressive 40.
In the corporate category, John Baptista scooped the sponsor’s title with 36 points off handicap 15 as Esther Kabau finished runners up on 29 points.