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The 9th leg of the ongoing NCBA Golf series is expected to be held this weekend at the Machakos Golf Club. Over 100 players are expected to take part battling for slots at the national grand fionale scheduled November 28th.
This weekend’s event comes hot on the heels of the eighth leg of the Series, held at Thika Sports Club last weekend, which witnessed a strong turnout of 270 golfers.
During the previous leg,Dennis Gakuo and Naomi Kimata emerged winners of the men’s and women’s titles.
Meanwhile the fourth edition of the NCBA Kiambu Open is expected to come to a thrilling culmination on Sunday after teeing off on Friday.
The tournament, part of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series which contributes to the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points, has attracted 92 entries, though only 78 players will compete as per KAGC requirements.
The tournament has drawn participants from hosts Kenya,Rwanda,Uganda and Burundi.The winners are expected to share the Ksh.500,000 prize purse set aside for the championship.
Among the top contenders is defending champion Michael Karanga, who will be looking to retain his title against a formidable field.
Also in the spotlight is Naomi Wafula, the 2023 Kiambu Open champion from Vipingo Ridge, who returns in excellent form after finishing second at the recently concluded Kenya Ladies Amateur Strokeplay Championship.
Josphat Rono, fresh from his maiden Trans Nzoia Open title at Kitale Golf Club, his second KAGC victory in the past five months, will also be one to watch.
Other notable participants include Elvis Muigua, one of the most consistent performers in the KAGC circuit, who will be leveraging home course advantage after his recent victory at the 2025 Winston Churchill Tournament at Thika Sports Club. John Lejirma, currently Kenya’s top-ranked male amateur, is also expected to be a strong title contender.
The women’s field will also feature Kellie Gachaga, who posted a remarkable performance over the past weekend, clinching the 2025 Kenya Ladies Amateur Strokeplay Championship at Sigona Golf Club, carding rounds of 72, 76, and 69 for a total score of 217 and a one-over-par finish.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Tournament Director Chris Kinuthia noted, “The competition will be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by the R&A, the KAGC Local Rules, and KAGC Qualifying Event Requirements. The Kiambu Open provides a vital platform for upcoming talents to test their skills against the country’s best and prepare for key international engagements such as the Victoria Cup.”
