Amos Butit, a businessman based in Eldoret, emerged as the overall winner of the second leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour held at the Eldoret Golf Club on Saturday evening.

Despite the heavy downpour that made it difficult for players to navigate the course, Butit, who has a handicap of 18, carded 40 stableford points to beat 112 players.

Speaking after his win, Butit expressed his appreciation to his team, who were not only competitive but also encouraging. He also stated that the win had given him more reason to play golf and he looked forward to future tournaments.

The Overall winner at Eldoret Club, Amos Butit, tees off during the 2nd leg of the KCB East Africa Golf tour. PHOTO/COURTESY

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"I started off on the wrong foot, playing terribly in the first three holes but I managed to up my game as we progressed. I had an incredible four-ball team who were not only competitive but also encouraging."

"In the second nine, I had a birdie, 6 bogeys and 7 pars. Looking forward to tournaments to come, this win has given me more reason to play golf.”

In the men's category, Anand Lakini, playing off handicap 5, clinched the overall winner award with 39 points after carding 19 points in the first nine and 20 points in the back nine.

Caroline Koech was named the lady winner of the day with 38 points, having carded 18 points in the first nine and 20 points in the second nine. Emmanuel Mbatia emerged victorious in the junior category with 33 points.

Scola Onsongo defended her crown by winning the Staff category award with 35 points, while Michael Chebii won the guest winner award with 34 stableford points.

The team of Philip Meli, Gilbert Chebii, Grace Mary, and Jane Koech scooped the team of the day award with 110 points and will participate in the grand finale in November.

KCB Manager Corporate communications Peter Mwaura drives a shot during the 2nd leg of the KCB East Africa Golf tour at the Eldoret Club. PHOTO/COURTESY

In the longest drive category, Tony Chemweno won in the men's category, while Cynthia Chelugui won in the women's category.

The KCB East Africa Golf Tour will move to Limuru Country Club for its third leg this coming weekend before heading to the Railway Golf Club edition in Nairobi County.