The 15-handicapper, a regular competitor in this charity tournament, finished second last year and vowed she would return to win it. And on an overcast afternoon Kenny combined with former football star Dwight Yorke and professionals Sergio Garcia and John Cook to win the fourball alliance competition by three strokes on 27 under par.
"I think the difference this year was that I just had so much fun out there," said Kenny.
"Being with these ultimate professionals makes all the difference to your own game."
Kenny was also delighted to hear that the tournament raised in excess of R5-million for charity through the participating business leaders, the live and silent auctions and various donations.
As her amateur partner, Yorke, was equally thrilled to claim a victory on his debut in this event.
"I’m absolutely over the moon. These are things you dream of. I’ve played Premiership football and golf is now the next step in my career and the next challenge for me to master. So to have the opportunity to play with someone like Sergio Garcia and John Cook was fantastic."
Kenny and Yorke had to fight off a strong charge from the team of Alex Maditsi, the country manager of Coca-Cola East and Central Africa, and his amateur partner DJ Thomas Msengama, who finished second on 24 under par.
In the professional betterball competition Garcia and Cook triumphed on a score of 14 under, winning by a single stroke over the team of Bertus Smit and Darren Fichardt.
As the tournament host, Gary Player expressed his thanks for the continued support of business leaders, celebrities and professional golfers in the cause to raise funds for underprivileged children.
"Thank you to everybody who has helped to make a change in so many young peoples’ lives. To raise R5-million in these tough economic times is a fantastic achievement," he said.
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John Cook, Dwight Yorke, Sinead Kenny and Sergio Garcia pictured from left after their great victory at The Links. Photo: Luke Walker, Sunshine Tour
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