Okoko claims career-best second place at Absa Ruiru Invitational
Nigeria’s Godwin Okoko produced a stunning final-round performance to secure his best finish on the Sunshine Development Tour, placing second at the Absa Ruiru Invitational in Kenya. The 21-year-old Okoko carded an impressive five-under-par 65 in the final round to finish on seven-under-par 203, earning Sh227,000 and 172 Order of Merit points in the East […]
Godwin Okoko, a 21-year-old Nigerian golfer, achieved his career-best second place at the Absa Ruiru Invitational in Kenya. Okoko's final round performance of five-under-par 65 propelled him to a seven-under-par 203 total, earning him Sh227,000 and 172 Order of Merit points. Okoko made birdies on crucial holes 8, 13, 15, and 18, including an eagle on the par-five 10th hole, while picking up a single blemish with a dropped shot on the sixth hole.
Rwanda's Celestin Nsanzuwera emerged as the winner, claiming a perfect five-under-par 65 score for a total of 10-under-par 200. Nsanzuwera's flawless round netted him Sh400,000 and 210 Order of Merit points. Mike Kisia of Kenya Railway Golf Club finished third with a six-under-par 204 total. The Absa Ruiru Invitational tournament, organized by Absa Bank Kenya, serves to strengthen competitive pathways for emerging African golfers and attracted participants from across the continent.
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