Calm Nyanchama wins milestone Sigona Ladies Open title
The 25th edition of the Sigona Ladies Open, a ladies Golfer of the year Goty event, attracted a record turnout with a masterclass performance..
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Mercy Nyanchama has won the 25th Sigona Ladies Open, a significant victory that kicks off the Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) 2026 calendar. Her exceptional performance secured her the prestigious title and a holiday prize.
- Mercy Nyanchama fired a spectacular gross 67, including four under on the back nine.
- The event attracted a record turnout and is a Ladies Golfer of the Year (Goty) event.
- KLGU Chairman Mukami Wangai praised the event, emphasizing 2026 as a transformative year for women’s golf in Kenya.
- Nancy Wairimu (Limuru Country Club) placed second with a gross 73, and Hezel Kuria was third with a gross 79.
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