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Consistency gives Plenderleith early Serena63 Series lead
Serena 63 golf series first quarter leader David Plenderleith holds his prize after the prize giving ceremony. PHOTO/EDDIE CHICCO
What you need to know:
At the weekend, the 70-year-old was crowned as the Series’ leader at quarter way stage in the order of merit ranking by title sponsors I&M Bank at the marina house of the par-72 course.
David Plenderleith lives within the estate bordering the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa in Kigo.
However, he didn’t think that proximity would seamlessly convert into a cumulative lead of the Serena63 Golf Series.
At the weekend, the 70-year-old was crowned as the Series’ leader at quarter way stage in the order of merit ranking by title sponsors I&M Bank at the marina house of the par-72 course.
By the end of the day’s round on Saturday, Plenderleith was leading with 179 points, 16 clear of his next challenger Duncan Kaggwa.
“I am not surprised to be the leader of the series because I have been one of the most consistent players,” Plenderleith said after his recognition from I&M Bank CEO Robin Bairstow at the podium.
“I am privileged to be living in this estate and that gives me the privilege to play at any time I want,” he stated. He has accumulated the total over five rounds thus far.
“This event has really been great to the members because it gives us a reason to play regularly,” the seasoned golfer added.
Plenderleith, who won the overall title last year, is leading a 70-player list with Leena Halai in third place after amassing 147 points.
The list has a number of other players with triple-digit points including John Byabagambi (134), Jadu Patel (118), Gloria Nanyonga (108), Sahil Halai (107), Kato Ssebbaale (101) and Maria Odido (100).
On the day, the event doubled as the club's Monthly Mug competition and it was handicap nine player John Muchiri who was the best player with a score of 74 nett.
That’s notwithstanding Ruth Mugisha who won the guest winner prize with a score of 68 nett off handicap 34.
The next leg will happen on August 10 with the grand finale set for November 10.
SERENA 63 GOLF SERIES
QUARTERLY LEG RESULTS
Overall Winner: John Muchiri 74 nett
Lady Winner: Katy Kabenge 76 nett
Guest-Winner: Ruth Mugisha 68 nett
GROUP WINNERS
MEN
GROUP A: John Byabagambi 75 nett
GROUP B: Prem Patel 79 nett
NEAREST TO THE PIN
M: Daniel Opwonya
LONGEST DRIVE
M: Emmanuel Lwanga
SERENA 63 GOLF SERIES
ORDER OF MERIT (5 ROUNDS)
Dave Plenderleith 179 points
Duncan Kagwa 163
Leena Halai 147
