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Kenya: Experienced Makokha Tips Kenyan Golfers to Shine in Brazil Deaflympics

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Nairobi — Kenya’s star Deaf golfer Isaac Makokha is a man on a mission as the Nairobi based player believes he has what it takes to conquer the 24th Summer Deaflympics slated for Caxias do Sul in Brazil from May 1 to 15.

Makokha also thinks his hitting capability is topnotch and knack for putting closer to where he wants it to be well in time.

On Tuesday, Makokha, who plays off handicap 0.8, exuded confidence but named German Allen John as his main opponent.

During his Deaflympics debut in 2017 at Samsun in Turkey, Makokha came fifth, something he attributes to inexperience, but he now reckons that his experience from home events can no longer be taken lightly.

“Having already taken some impressive scalps at home, the feeling this time would be to hit the fairways with precision and putt well. It’s a critical balancing act of my long and short game. Who knows? I will not be a tourist in Brazil. I will hit my tee-shots with the much need spirit and fashion,” Makokha said.

Makokha candidly admits that he made mistakes in Turkey last time round

“In Turkey, I was under pressure and naive. However, this time I’m well prepared and ready to go for gold even though German Allen will be my only worry. I have gained enough experience and lessons from various tournaments I have participated across the World,” he said at Muthaiga Golf Club where the team is currently training.

The Vet Lab Golf Club golfer added: “I have learned a lot from John because we have played together. The lessons learned have shaped me.”