Nairobi: More golfers are set to book their tickets for the 2025 NCBA Golf Series grand finale this Saturday, October 4, ahead of a busy golfing weekend that will also feature the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series and the U.S. Kids Golf tournaments.
According to Kenya News Agency, the NCBA Golf Series qualifying action will unfold at the Great Rift Valley Lodge, where six golfers will clinch their tickets for the main showdown set for November 28th at the Muthaiga Golf Club. The six will include the Overall Men Gross Winner, Overall Lady Gross Winner, Division 2 Men and Lady Winner, Division 3 Overall Winner, and Junior Winner.
In a press statement today, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora stated that this series is a testament to 'our dedication to the sport and offers a unique platform for golfers to showcase their skills.' Gachora said: 'This is a testament to what we continue to work towards in our involvement in the sport ensuring that we grow the game at all levels. We are proud to support this dynamic sport that fosters community and skill development across the region.' He added: 'We are in for yet another busy golfing weekend, from the NCBA Golf Series to the KAGC Series, to the two JGF events involving our juniors.'
Meanwhile, the KAGC Series takes centre stage at Kericho with the NCBA Tea Fields Trophy at the Kericho Golf Club. Some 67 players are set to battle for a share of the Sh500,000 prize from Friday, 3rd, through to Sunday, 5th October. In the absence of defending champion Uganda's Titus Okwang, Kevin Juma, who finished second last year, is among the notable participants for this year's edition alongside Sammy Mulama, Elly Barno, and Isaac Makokha, who finished inside the top five. Third on the KAGC standings, Elvis Muigua, is also on schedule to play at Kericho and will be aiming to close in the point gap with Michael Karanga and Ebil Omollo also set for the course.
In addition to the NCBA Golf Series and the KAGC Series, the U.S. Kids Golf Fall Tour will have two events on Sunday. The Mombasa Tour will take place at the Nyali Golf Club, while Thika Sports Club will host the Nairobi Tour. The events, which are jointly organized by U.S. Kids Golf and the Junior Golf Foundation Kenya, are expected to attract over 200 junior golfers aged between 5 and 18 years, both boys and girls.