Nigeria’s Okoko claims maiden Sunshine Development Tour title in Nakuru
Nigeria’s Godwin Okoko claimed his maiden professional title after winning the Rift Valley Championship, the eighth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, which concluded at Nakuru Golf Club on Tuesday. Okoko, who has been in fine form this season, closed with a five-under-par 68 to secure the title, finishing on a [...] The post Nigeria’s Okoko claims maiden Sunshine…
Nigeria's Godwin Okoko secured his first professional title at the Rift Valley Championship, the eighth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, held at the Nakuru Golf Club. Finishing on a five-under-par 68, Okoko amassed a tournament total of 209 after a final-round scorecard with six birdies and an eagle. Simon Njogu of Golf Park Golf Club claimed second place with a nine-under-par 210, followed by Edwin Mudanyi in third with a six-under-par 213.
Okoko's win earned him Ksh 400,000 and 210 Order of Merit points, while Njogu received Ksh 214,000 and 172 points. Okoko expressed his happiness and promised to build on his success, while Njogu praised his performance and plans to advance in the next tournament.
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