Adam Sailesi triumph in TNM Malawi open golf competition
Adam Sailesi won the TNM Malawi golf tournament at Lilongwe Golf Club of the weekend which attracted diplomats including British envoy.
There were about 142 golfers who took part, including British High Commissioner Michael Nevin, Tanzanian Ambassador to Malawi Patrick Tsere, Malawi army commander Henry Odillo.
Sailesi scored 152 points followed by Mike Kilner who amassed 57 points wheras Daniel Phiri came third with 161 points in the champions divisions.
While in A division, Thakur Sanjay emerged as a winner followed by Brian Coombes and Clement Chilungulo.
Hassy Hamdan emerged winner in Division B on 177 points, D Gill claimed second position with 179 points and Moses Limuwa came third with 182 points.
Sailesi got a BlackBerry Bold 9900 valued at K210 000 (about $525) and a trophy for his feat.
“It feels great to win the TNM Malawi Open as it attracts top golfers on the land. I did not have pressure; I just enjoyed my game,” said Sailesi.
He dedicated the win to his sponsor Andre Barron.
TNM head of commercial Charles Kamoto appreciated the huge turnout.
