By OUR CORRESPONDENT
The second leg of the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Fall Local Tour is set to take place this Sunday, August 24th, at the VetLab Sports Club.
The event, which is jointly organized by U.S. Kids Golf and the Junior Golf Foundation Kenya, is expected to attract over 100 junior golfers aged between 5 and 18 years, both boys and girls.
The tournament provides a crucial platform for junior players to refine their skills and compete in age-appropriate categories, with the opportunity to qualify for prestigious international tournaments such as the U.S. Kids Golf Regional Invitational and Regional Championship events through the accumulation of Priority Status points.
Commenting on the tournament, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said:
“We are thrilled that the second leg of the fall U.S. Kids Golf Tournament is happening this weekend. Last weekend was quite exciting and we look forward to an even better outing on Sunday. At NCBA, we believe in nurturing talent and creating opportunities that extend beyond financial growth,” said Gachora
“Through our sponsorship of the NCBA Golf Series, the Kiambu Open, and junior golf events like the U.S. Kids Spring Tournament, we are proud to support the development of golf in Kenya and across the region. These tournaments are not just about competition, they are about bringing people together to compete and celebrate the sport, and building the next generation of champions, and we are delighted to be at the center of all this,” he added.
Last weekend, the Ruiru Sports Club made history as it hosted its first ever NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Local Tour tournament, bringing together 86 players across different categories ranging from 6 to 18 years old.
In Ruiru, Hakeem Mutungi played two under par to clinch the Boys 9 category, a remarkable performance that stood out as one of the day’s highlights.
Notably, of the 86 players, 12 juniors from the Limuru Children’s Centre, highlighting the inclusivity and developmental focus of the championship.
Winners in different categories in Ruiru
• Boys 6: Bernard Maina 44, (+8)
• Boys 7: Giovanni Jayson Kamau 55, (+19)
• Boys 8: Surya Bonghu 39, (+3)
• Boys 9: Hakeem Mutungi 34, (–2)
• Boys 10: Keith Masika (won after a playoff with Paren Reel)
• Boys 11: Nawenbo Li (won after a playoff with Jamin Rono)
• Boys 12: Adam Nesbitt 75, (+3)
• Boys 13–14: Nawenxuan Li 80, (+8)
• Boys 15–18: Aiden Muturi 99, (+27)
• Girls 8 & Under: Zara Mutungi 40, (+4)
• Girls 9–10: Avanti Bonghu 40, (+4)
• Girls 11–12: Ashley Gachora 72, (+36)
• Girls 13–14: Sophia Nesbitt 78, (+6)
• Girls 15–18: Imani Wilson Mwangi 118, (+46)
