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NCBA Golf Series Heads to Kakamega as Junior Golfers Tee Off at Windsor this Weekend
The Kakamega Sports Club will play host to the 10th leg of the ongoing NCBA Golf Series this weekend, as the tournament continues its nationwide tour that began in January.
The tournament will tee off early Saturday morning, with the first group of players taking to the course at 7:00 a.m. Over 100 golfers are expected to compete on the club’s lush 9-hole course, all vying for coveted qualification slots to the Grand Finale scheduled for November at the Muthaiga Golf Club.
So far, the series has witnessed vibrant participation across the country, with qualifying events held at VetLab Sports Club, Nandi Bears, Malindi, Kiambu, Kenya Railway, Nakuru, Golf Park, Thika Sports Club, and most recently, Machakos Golf Club. To date, more than 40 golfers have secured their spots in the finale.
Speaking ahead of the event, NCBA Group Managing Director, John Gachora, remarked: “We are thrilled to bring the NCBA Golf Series to Kakamega, continuing our commitment to nurturing talent and growing the game of golf across the country. Each stop in the series reflects our belief in building community and providing opportunities for golfers of all skill levels to showcase their abilities. We look forward to a great turnout and an exciting day of competition.”
Ronald Omondi, Captain of Kakamega Sports Club, expressed his excitement about hosting the event:
“It’s a great honor to welcome the NCBA Golf Series to Kakamega. Our course is in excellent condition despite the recent rains, and we are confident that players will enjoy a competitive yet enjoyable experience. We invite golf enthusiasts from across the region to come and participate in this tournament.”
This leg comes on the heels of a successful 9th event held at Machakos Golf Club this past weekend, which also attracted over 100 players. Joe Mboya and Ruth Mbeti emerged as the top performers in the men’s and ladies’ categories, respectively.
Playing off handicap 17, Mboya carded an impressive 44 points to claim the Overall Winner title in the men’s division. He was closely followed by Ben Mumo (hcp 17) with 42 points, and David Mwangtangi (hcp 14), who also posted 42 points to finish third on countback. Maruti Litali (hcp 20) rounded out the top four with a strong 41 points.
In the ladies’ category, Ruth Mbeti, playing off handicap 33, delivered a stellar round of 40 points to take home the Overall Lady Winner trophy. Mercy Nderitu (hcp 33) finished runner-up with a commendable 35 points.
