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Ksh225,000 up for grabs at Great Rift Valley Championship
Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 13.02.25. | 08:41
Notably, two female competitors Kellie Gachaga from Karen Country Club and Diana Mbuba from Royal Nairobi Golf Club, will compete.
NCBA Great Rift Valley Championship tees off from Friday 14, to Sunday 16 February at the stunning Great Rift Valley Lodge.
This year’s tournament will showcase top golf talent, featuring 115 players competing in a 54-hole stroke play format.
In a highly competitive lineup, all participants will compete in the first two rounds, after which the top 33 players, including ties, will advance to the final round on 16, February 2025.
Recognized as a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) event, the championship offers players the chance to earn valuable ranking points while vying for the coveted title.
The tournament will adhere to the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited, alongside the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Local Rules and any additional local regulations set by the Tournament Committee.
“This leg of the KAGC series reflects our commitment to growing the sport and providing a platform for golfers to showcase their talent. Our continued partnership with the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) is to make the series attractive enough for both rising golfers and elite amateurs. We look forward to an exciting competition this weekend as golfers compete to take charge of the leaderboard early in the series," NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said ahead of the weekend event.
KGU vice chairperson and tournament director Chris Kinuthia shared his excitement for the competitive field, terming the tournament a fantastic opportunity for golfers to sharpen their skills and gain essential experience.
This year’s prize purse is set at Ksh225,000. Players to watch include defending champion Elvis Muigua, Daniel Kiragu, Sammy Mulama, and Josphat Rono.
Notably, two female competitors, Kellie Gachaga from Karen Country Club and Diana Mbuba from Royal Nairobi Golf Club, will compete.
The winner of this year's event will walk away with Ksh. 55,300.
