Some 160 golfers will be flexing their muscles for top prizes in the ‘Kambasome’ golf tournament teeing off at the over a century old par 71 Sea-Link Mombasa Golf Course around the vicinity of the Island’s downtown Kizingo in Mombasa County this weekend. Apart from winners’ prizes lined up in various categories, the golfers will be particularly eager to sink a rare “hole in one” at the par 3-12 th hole to walk home with a brand-new latest Toyota Harrier car, courtesy of Khushi Motors. During the same event last year, Coast veteran Golfer Martin Wahome was the only golfer who got closer to grabbing the Car after his shot landed only 1.
1 feet away from the proposed hole. The 18 holes tournament that brings together golfers from the Home Club, Nyali , Diani’s Diamond Leisure, Kilifi’s Vipingo Baobab, Malindi, Machakos, and others from the Central Region has been organized by the ‘Wakwitu’ golfing community. ‘Wakwitu’ Golf Captain and host Club Director Joseph Kitema said the aim of the event is to promote and celebrate the ‘Kamba’ culture and urged other sects around Mombasa and its environs to come and join the Community in the celebration.
“We shall have fabulous prizes for the winners in various categories, a lot of ‘Kamba’ cultural activities, local foods, drinks, Music and dances throughout to make the day full of entertainment, “said Kitema. He pointed out that the dress code on the course will be white and an African wear with a touch o.
