BY PHILLIP ORWA
Vet Lab Sports Club’s Ebill Omollo staged a remarkable final-round resurgence at Nakuru Golf Club on Sunday, May 31, to be crowned the champion of the NCBA Coronation & Bendor Trophy.
Entering the final day behind the leaders William Odek and Eugine Wafula, Ebill carded a brilliant level-par 72, the best round of the tournament, to overhaul the field and secure a hard-fought victory in the 54-hole event.
After opening with a 78 and following up with a 76, he saved his best for last, finishing with a total of seven over par, 226 strokes.
Odek put up a spirited fight to finish in second place with a total of nine over par, 228, while Muthaiga Golf Club’s Eugine Wafula secured third position with a total of 10 over par, 229.
The competition remained fierce until the final hole, with three players finishing in a tie for fourth place. Felix Dusabe and Josphat Rono, both from Golf Park Golf Club, along with Kamoza Longwe from Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, all concluded the tournament with a total of 11 over par, 230.
Elsewhere, six more golfers have punched their tickets to the prestigious NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale after delivering outstanding performances during the Moi Airbase Golf Club Mug held on Saturday, May 30.
The six qualifiers, drawn from various divisions, will join golfers from other clubs to battle for the ultimate prize during the Grand Finale set for Karen Country Club on November 28th, 2026.
Leading the charge in Division One, Dr Ayub Shitsewa claimed the Men’s Winner title with a solid 68 nett off a handicap of 9, while Christine Kamais emerged as the Ladies’ Winner in the same division with a 69 nett off a handicap of 9 as well.
In Division Two, Phillip Oduma showcased his skills to win the Men’s category with an impressive 65 nett off a handicap of 24.
Up next on the calendar is a regional double header on June 13, which will see the Kakamega Golf Club Mug and the Uganda Golf Club qualifier take place.
