Akope maintains lead at KCB Pro-AM tour
Sep 10, 2015
Uganda Professional Golf Association captain Deo Akope could be on his way to winning one of East Africa''s biggest professional golfing events after opening up a two-stroke lead after two rounds at the Nyali Golf Club in Mombasa on Thursday.
By Michael Nsubuga
Uganda Professional Golf Association captain Deo Akope could be on his way to winning one of East Africa's biggest professional golfing events after opening up a two-stroke lead after two rounds at the Nyali Golf Club in Mombasa on Thursday.
Akope who shot an opening round of two-under-par 69 to lead the strong field of 66 professionals, followed it with 73 for a total of 142 on the second day, not only to make the cut but also to remain top going into the third round action on Friday.
"Golf is all about being patient and having self-belief in yourself; despite not playing well in the Uganda Open I knew it wasn't the end of my career and had to move on. I'm happy with the way I'm playing, it is not over but I will give it my all," Akope said.
Akope is not new to the windy course where he once, even equaled the course record of 66 gross set by Wachira Mahihu in 1992.
Kenya's Greg Snow (142), Brian Njoroge (143) and David Odhiambo (144) who returned the day's best score of four-under-par 67 are second, third and fourth respectively.
Other Ugandans; Denis Anguyo, Phillip Kasozi and Vincent Byamukama will also partake on the Kshs.1.5 million (sh52.5m) prize money after making the cut in 11th , 13th and 21st positions.
Top ten after 36 holes
Deo Akope 69 73 142
Greg Snow 76 68 144
Brian Njoroge 71 74 145
David Odhiambo 80 67 147
Riz Charania 71 77 148
Dismas Indiza 74 74 148
Nelson Mudanyi 70 79 149
Simon Ngige 77 73 150
Tony Omuli 77 73 150
Eric Ooko 75 75 150
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