Rono determined to defend Golf Park Open title
The stage is all set for a thrilling showdown as the fourth edition of The Golf Park Open tees off tomorrow at the nine-hole, tight links-style course at The Golf Park..
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The fourth edition of The Golf Park Open is set to tee off tomorrow at The Golf Park in Ngong Racecourse. The defending champion, Josphat Rono, aims to retain his title amidst a challenging course and a strong field of competitors.
- The tournament features a prize fund of Sh500,000.
- Defending champion Josphat Rono is determined to defend his title.
- Matthew Mortimer from the Royal Johannesburg Golf Club (RJGC), with a handicap of +4.6, will be hunting for World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points.
- The nine-hole, tight links-style course is in excellent condition after recent rains, with vice captain Newton Ongalo anticipating low scores.
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