Beiju wins 4th Faldo championship at VetLab course

On Monday, Krish Beiju triumphed at the Vet Lab Sports Club, his home course, winning the 4th edition of the NCBA Faldo Junior Tour Kenya Championship after an intense three-day tournament.

Homeboy Shah also leveraged his familiarity with the course, returning rounds of level-par on day one, and three-over-par on day two and wound up with an amazing finish at 2-under-par-72 for a final gross score of 217 to prevail.

"I'm truly honored to stand here as the champion it has been an exciting three days on the course, to my family, thank you for the support to be able to participate in this event, and to the Faldo Foundation, thanks you for giving us an opportunity to compete on the international stage," said Bieju.

Sigona Golf Club's, Junaid Manji led in the boys 21 and under category after a final round score of 1-under- with a total of 11-over-par to star. Golf Park Golf Club's, Kevin Anyien settled for second place with 223 gross-17-over-par.

Dazzling in the Girls 21 and under category was Hazel Kuria from Muthaiga Golf Club, who fired a gross score of 28-over-par (244), with Antonia Mbuthia settling for second place at 256 Gross (40-over).

Swanky Yuvraj Rajput claimed the glory in the Boys under 16 with 11-over-(227) Gross off a stiff challenge from Mahir Patel of Muthaiga Golf Club who took second place with a gross score of 233 (17-over-par).

Kanana Muthoni, the favorite in the girl's 16 and under category, led the field with 11-over-par (77, 74, 74=224) winning ahead of her competitors. Cherono Chepkorir from Royal Nairobi Golf Club was second with a gross score of 238 (22-over-par).

Krish, Yuvraj, Hazel and Kanana secured slots to participate in the Faldo Junior Tour European Final to be staged at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates UAE later this year.

"The level of golf witnessed across the three rounds has been outstanding. Such tournaments not only sharpen the skills of our juniors but also provide them with a shot at the global stage," stated Vincent Mukiri, President, Junior Golf Foundation JGF.