Overall Gross Lady Winner Cherono Kipkorir in action during Royal Nairobi.

By DANIELLA APIYO

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, November 8th ahead of yet another busy golfing weekend. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

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, November 28th.

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, November 1, 2025.

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 November 28 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.

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

Titus Gichia tees off at the NCBA Golf Series at Limuru Country Club.

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, November 8th.

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, November 10th.

Speaking ahead of the main tournament on Saturday, outgoing Captain William Muguima expressed his enthusiasm, thanking NCBA, who are this year’s title sponsor, for the support towards making the day a success.

“Welcoming over 160 players for this year’s Captain’s Prize is a great milestone for Kiambu Golf Club. This turnout speaks to the work we have done this year with the support of all the members, and it will be a good weekend to crown it all. We look forward to an exceptional tournament with lasting memories for all participants and thank NCBA and all our sponsors for making this week a success,” Muguima said.

Meanwhile, action in the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series will head to the Eldoret Golf Club for the Manchester Salver from Friday, November 7th though to Sunday, November 9th.

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.

However, they will face still competition from Josphat Rono, Elvis Muigua, and Isaac Makokha, among others, who are among the 78 players registered for the competition.

Greg Snow in previous action.

By AMANDA DAMARIS

The Equator Tour, Kenya’s premier professional golf series organized by the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK), has reached its halfway stage after six thrilling events, with Greg Snow emerging as the standout performer of the season so far. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

Snow, who has participated in five events, has already claimed three victories and consistently finished in the top ten, propelling him to the top of the Equator Tour Order of Merit. He leads ahead of second-placed Samuel Chege, with the evergreen Dismas Indiza mounting a strong challenge in third place.

Daniel Nduva, winner of the inaugural event at Ruiru, and the talented Kibugu brothers, Njoroge and Mutahi, complete the top six. Njoroge Kibugu, who has twice finished runner-up to Snow at Limuru and Mt. Kipipiri, remains in pursuit of his maiden Equator Tour title.

With the Equator Tour serving as the official qualifying pathway for the 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO), the battle for ranking points has intensified. A minimum of 15 Kenyan professionals are expected to qualify for the prestigious European Tour-sanctioned event through the Equator Tour standings.

While seasoned campaigners like Snow, Chege, and Indiza are aiming to maintain their dominance, rising stars such as Isaiah Otuke are eyeing a maiden MKO appearance, adding further intrigue to the competition’s second half.

Corporate League Standings Tighten

In the Equator Tour Corporate League, the Safaricom team currently leads the standings. Close behind is a revitalized Kenya Airways side. Early pacesetters Visa now sit third, followed by UDV/Johnnie Walker, NCBA, and Britam. With midseason player adjustments taking place, team strategies and selections are expected to play a decisive role in shaping the final leaderboard.

Building Momentum toward MKO 2026

The Equator Tour continues to demonstrate its value as a high-class platform for Kenya’s professionals, offering consistent competition and vital preparation ahead of the 2026 Magical Kenya Open. Golf fans across the country are growing increasingly optimistic that the Kenyan pros will deliver strong performances when they tee it up against the international field next year.

“The Equator Tour has provided our professionals with a steady platform to compete and improve throughout the season,” said PGK Chairman CJ Wangai. “The performances we’ve seen so far, both from our top players and emerging talent, reflect the growing depth of Kenyan golf. As we move into the second half of the tour, we’re confident our players will be ready to represent the country strongly at the Magical Kenya Open 2026.”