Lejirima crowned 2025 Nyanza Hippo Pot champion
Royal Nairobi Golf Club’s John Lejirima was crowned the 2025 NCBA Nyanza Open Hippo Pot champion on Sunday after posting an impressive three-round total of 209...
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John Lejirima of Royal Nairobi Golf Club was crowned the 2025 NCBA Nyanza Open Hippo Pot champion, marking his third Hippo Pot win. The tournament, held at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu on October 12, 2025, saw Lejirima finish with an impressive three-round total of 209, one under par.
- Lejirima secured his victory by just one shot over William Odeke from Nyali Golf and Country Club, who finished level par with a total of 210.
- The champion praised the challenging course and his playing partners, stating, “It was a tough battle and their strong play motivated me to keep fighting.”
- Twenty players made it into the money bracket, including local Nyanza golfers and club caddies who performed admirably against seasoned national players.
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Winners Crowned at Kakamega, Sigona, Nyanza, and Nyali Golf Tournaments - October 2025
Multiple golf tournaments across Kenya concluded with new champions being named. Doris Mideva won the 2025 Kakamega Ladies Open with a score of 87 gross, an event that saw 64 players participate. At the Sigona Golf Club, Zipporah Gichigi won the 2025 I&N Partners’ Classic Golf Tournament with 40 points. John Lejirima was crowned the 2025 NCBA Nyanza Open Hippo Pot champion at Nyanza Golf Club, marking his third Hippo Pot win with a score of 209. At the Nyali Golf and Country Club, Lumatete Walubengo Muchai emerged as the overall champion of the 2025 Sweet Banana golf tournament, beating 167 other golfers.
