Nathwani retains Arusha Open Golf championship title

ARUSHA: DEFENDING champion Jay Nathwani (24) of Aru- sha Gymkhana Club retained the Arusha Open Golf title for the second year in a row after carding a gross score of 233 in Arusha over the weekend.

He was followed by fellow club member Pabvir Singh with a gross score of 237, while Enoshi Wanyeche from Dar es Salaam took third position with a gross score of 241.

In the nett category, Simon Travers emerged winner with a 224 nett score ahead of Reece Shah, who posted 233 nett.

In the ladies’ section, Lina Francis was declared the winner with a gross score of 179, while Teresia Ndivo took the ladies’ nett title.

The senior prize went to Ashik Nanabhai, who scored 141 nett, while in the juniors’ category, Gervas Wilbroad was crowned champion.

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Rashid Rashid won Division B, followed by Muzzafar Yusufali, while Division C was claimed by Cyril Brown, with George Ogutu as runnerup.

During the prize-giving ceremony, the sponsor of the event, Reliance Insurance, reiterated its commitment to continue supporting the Arusha Open.

A representative of the Tanzania Golf Union (TGU), Zuberi Magere, stressed the importance of introducing golf at the school level to nurture future talent and raise the standard of the sport in the country.

The three-day Arusha event attracted over 80 players from Moshi, Dar es Salaam and Arusha.

The prestigious event is a flagship event in the TGU annual calendar.