NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale spots up for grabs in Nyahururu this weekend

More golfers will have a chance to qualify for the 2025 NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale during the Nyahururu Golf Club monthly mug on Saturday, 8 November, ahead of yet another busy golfing weekend.

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The mug will serve as a mini qualifier, with the main qualifying legs having come to an end last weekend with the Muthaiga Golf Club leg, where six players booked their slots for the finale.

The Nyahururu event will be the last chance for players to qualify for the Grand Finale showdown set to take place at Muthaiga on Saturday, 28 November.

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NCBA Group Director John Gachora said: “We are excited to support yet another busy and vibrant weekend for golf with three key events supported by NCBA taking place: the Nyahururu Golf Club monthly mug, the NCBA Manchester Salver, which is part of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series, and the Kiambu Golf Club Captains Prize.

These tournaments highlight our commitment to growing golf across the region, providing platforms for golfers to showcase their talent and fostering the spirit of competition and community. We look forward to witnessing outstanding performances.”

Last weekend, Junior player Brianna Ngecu put up a solid performance to emerge as the Overall Lady Winner during the Muthaiga Golf Club leg of the NCBA Series on Saturday, 1 November..

The 13-year-old carded an impressive 81 strokes playing off handicap 10 to floor the ladies on the course, and book her spot for the upcoming Grand Finale set for Friday, 28 November, at the same venue.

Quram Bhatti (handicap +1) returned an impressive 71 gross to emerge the Overall Men Winner and seal his spot as well for the main event, beating Bhavnish Chandaria on Count Back.

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In Division Two, Christine Ng'ang'a and Ravi Patel emerged as the Lady and Man winners after returning 42 and 41 points respectively.

Wanjiku Mbuthi emerged as the Overall Division Three winner with 39 points, as Maina Kaniu won the Junior category after carding 40 points.

Edwin Olweny and Daniel Chege were the guest and staff winners, respectively.

Elsewhere, more than 160 golfers are expected to battle for the Kiambu Golf Club Captain’s Prize on Saturday, 8 November.

The tournament week has already featured the Clergy and Friends event, juniors day, a seniors tournament, and a special curtain raiser, boosting anticipation for Saturday’s showdown, which will be followed by the Caddies Tournament on Monday, 10 November.

The Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series will, on the other hand, head to the Eldoret Golf Club for the Manchester Salver from Friday, 7 November, through to Sunday, 9 November.

In the absence of defending champion Michael Karanga, Elly Barno, Rafael Lemingani, Kenneth Serem, and John Koina will be aiming to clinch the title.

The quintet finished second last year with a score of 7-over-par after three rounds.