Karanga smokes Kapur in sudden death to book Kenya Open 2026 slot
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Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 27.07.25. | 21:58
The Kiambu golfer walked away with the Ksh130,000 winner’s prize, and earns 300 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) points
Michael Karanga is the NCBA Kenya Amateur Matchplay Championship winner.
The Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) defending champion saw off South Africa's Pranay Kapur in the final played on Sunday, 27 July a Sigona Club to, not only win the coveted championship but also book a direct ticket to the 2026 Magical Kenya Open.
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Additionally, the Kiambu golfer walked away with the Ksh130,000 winner’s prize, and earns 300 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) points
Karanga clinched the title on the 37th hole after an intense and highly competitive final that went into sudden death at Sigona Golf Club.
The final match teed off in the morning with the first 18 holes, followed by a second 18 in the afternoon.
With the match tied after 36 holes, the duel extended into a playoff-where Karanga edged Kapur on the first extra hole to secure the win.
With this victory, Karanga becomes the first player to secure a spot in the prestigious 2026 Magical Kenya Open, part of the DP World Tour.
The NCBA Kenya Amateur Matchplay Championship, held from Thursday, 24 to Sunday, 27 July, attracted 78 top-tier amateur golfers from across the African continent.
Countries represented included Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, Mauritius, and Tanzania, reflecting the growing strength and reach of the regional amateur golf circuit.
As the Kenya Swing continues, attention now turns to the Strokeplay Championship set for Thursday, 31 July to Sunday, 3 August at Vet Lab Sports Club, where more top contenders will battle for ranking points and another Kenya Open slot.
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