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NJUGUNA AND GACHORA SHINE AT NCBA TOURNAMENT AT ROYAL NAIROBI CLUB

Posted on Monday, 12th May 2025 in Golf News
Kenya Golf Guide

Randy Turi reacts as she follows her putt during the event.

By KGG REPORTER

Ryan Njuguna and Ashley Gachora ruled the course at the Royal Nairobi club leg of the NCBA US Kids Golf Spring Tour to throw the championship race wide open in their respective categories. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

Ryan Njuguna was particularly impressive with a score of one under par 71 to win the boys 12 category. In a near flawless performance, Njuguna started with a bogey at hole number one but played a steady level par in the remaining eight holes in the front nine. In the back nine, Njuguna picked two birdies at hole number 13 and hole number 17 while playing level par in the other seven holes for the score of 71.

“The day was good and I played really well. All my shots were consistent and I won today because of my caddie; she helped me a lot especially with the lines,” said Njuguna.

He added that hole number 10 and 17 were the turning point that helped him achieve the remarkable scores.

“I played well like in hole number 17, I made a good birdie and also on hole 10, I made a good save for par,” elaborated a beaming Njuguna.

His win at Royal Nairobi Golf Club pushed him up to fifth in the standings with the championship round to go at the Muthaiga golf Club on May 25th.

Shuhan Peng who finished second at royal with a score of 73 leads the championship with 160 points. Adam Nesbitt who finished third with a score of 79 is second in the standings with 140 points. The two will battle in Muthaiga where there are double points to be earned in the championship round.

In the girls 11-12-year-old category, Ashley Gachora, caddied by her father John Gachora was in great form as she won with a score of 75. She had a great start with a birdie and a bogey in the front nine to finish on level par. Despite another birdie on the back nine, she had three bogeys that pushed her score to 39 and 75 gross.

“I was to play 72, but the second last hole (number 8) is the one I messed up and I made a double bogey. But I finished with a birdie (at hole 9) , so I’m feeling ok,” she said.

Siqian Yu and Muthoni Kioi tied for second with a score of 79 while Ashley Muyela was fourth and championship leader Chloe Chiuri was fifth.

Chiuri leads the board with 134 points while Siqian Yu has now climbed to second with 98 points. Aria Dodhia dropped to third with 94 points while Ashley Muyela in fourth with 92 points. Gachora’s win pushed her into the top five with 87.5 points.

Only 46.5 points separate the top five going into the championship round with double points up for grabs. The points difference between second and fifth is only 10.5 points.

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NCBA GOLF SERIES HEADS TO MACHAKOS AS KIAMBU OPEN TEES OFF AND ROYAL HOSTS JUNIOR GOLF ACTION

Posted on Thursday, 8th May 2025 in Golf News
Kenya Golf Guide

Michael Karanga in action during the NCBA Winston Churchill Championship at the Thika Sports Club.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS
The NCBA Golf action continues in full swing this weekend with three key events occurring across various golf clubs. The popular NCBA Golf Series progresses with its next leg at the Machakos Golf Club on Friday, while the NCBA Kiambu Open tees off on Friday at Kiambu Golf Club. At the same time, the junior golf spotlight will shine at Royal Nairobi Golf Club with the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Spring Local Tour Tournament on Sunday. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.
At the 9-hole Machakos Golf Club, over 100 golfers are expected to participate in the NCBA Golf Series event, as they seek to secure qualification slots for the Grand Finale scheduled for 28th November 2025.
This weekend’s event comes hot on the heels of the eighth leg of the Series, held at Thika Sports Club last weekend, which witnessed a strong turnout of 270 golfers. The tournament produced stellar performances across various categories, with 23-year-old Dennis Gakuo and Naomi Kimata emerging as the Overall Gross Winners in the men’s and ladies’ categories, respectively.
At the same time, the fourth edition of the NCBA Kiambu Open tees off from Friday, 9th May to Sunday, 11th May at the 9-hole Kiambu Golf Club. The tournament, part of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series, which contributes to the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points, has attracted 92 entries, though only 78 players will compete as per KAGC requirements. The competition features a total prize fund of KES 500,000, jointly sponsored by NCBA Bank and Medipoint Pharmaceuticals Ltd., and has drawn elite amateur talent from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi.
Among the top contenders is defending champion Michael Karanga, who will be looking to retain his title against a formidable field. Also in the spotlight is Naomi Wafula, the 2023 Kiambu Open champion from Vipingo Ridge, who returns in excellent form after finishing second at the recently concluded Kenya Ladies Amateur Strokeplay Championship. Josphat Rono, fresh from his maiden Trans Nzoia Open title at Kitale Golf Club, his second KAGC victory in the past five months, will also be one to watch.
Other notable participants include Elvis Muigua, one of the most consistent performers in the KAGC circuit, who will be leveraging home course advantage after his recent victory at the 2025 Winston Churchill Tournament at Thika Sports Club. John Lejirma, currently Kenya’s top-ranked male amateur, is also expected to be a strong title contender.
The women’s field will also feature Kellie Gachaga, who posted a remarkable performance over the past weekend, clinching the 2025 Kenya Ladies Amateur Strokeplay Championship at Sigona Golf Club, carding rounds of 72, 76, and 69 for a total score of 217 and a one-over-par finish.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Tournament Director Chris Kinuthia noted, “The competition will be played by the Rules of Golf as approved by the R&A, the KAGC Local Rules, and KAGC Qualifying Event Requirements. The Kiambu Open provides a vital platform for upcoming talents to test their skills against the country’s best and prepare for key international engagements such as the Victoria Cup.”
Meanwhile, the future stars of golf will take center stage on Sunday, 11th May, at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club during the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Spring Tournament. 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.
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.
NCBA Bank continues to play a significant role in advancing the sport of golf across all levels, from grassroots development to elite amateur competition. Commenting on the bank’s ongoing commitment to the sport, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said:
“At NCBA, we believe in nurturing talent and creating opportunities that extend beyond financial growth. 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,” said Gachora.

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