Jay Sandhu poses after winning the NCBA Windsor Classic

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

The fifth leg of the 2026 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) series, the NCBA Muthaiga Open, will take place this weekend from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22 at the prestigious Muthaiga Golf Club. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

A competitive field of 145 golfers is expected to tee off in the three-day championship, including 15 junior golfers, underlining the growing depth of talent within Kenya’s amateur golf ranks.

Fresh from victory at the fourth leg of the series, the Windsor Classic held at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, Jay Sandhu will be among the players to watch this weekend. Sandhu will enjoy home advantage as he returns to compete at his home course at Muthaiga, where he will be seeking to build on the momentum from his recent triumph.

Junior golfers will also be keen to continue their impressive performances following last weekend’s event at Windsor. Kanana Muthomi emerged as one of the standout performers, finishing third overall on three over par 219, a result that highlighted the rising influence of junior players in the national amateur circuit.

Cherono Kipkorir in action during the Royal Nairobi Golf Club NCBA Golf Series qualifier.

The NCBA Muthaiga Open is expected to deliver high-level competition across all rounds, with players battling not only for the title but also valuable points on the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship series standings as the race for season honours intensifies.

Junaid Manji leads the standings having won the opening leg at Sigona Golf Club alongside a fifth-place finish at Windsor last weekend to take his points tally for the season so far to 334, followed by Sandhu and Rafael Leming’ani on second and third respectively.

The weekend will also see the spotlight extend to junior golf development through two Junior Golf Foundation Kenya events taking place.

Speaking ahead of the weekend events, NCBA GMD John Gachora reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting golf across all levels.

John Lejirma in action during the 2025 NCBA Nyali Open

“Through our continued support for amateur and junior tournaments such as the Muthaiga Open and the Junior Golf Foundation events this weekend, we remain committed to nurturing talent and strengthening the growth of golf in Kenya. It is encouraging to see increasing participation from both elite amateurs and juniors, which speaks to the bright future of the sport,” he said.

On Friday, March 20, the NCBA Interschool Golf Tournament will be held at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, bringing together young golfers from various schools in a competitive format designed to nurture emerging talent.

That will be followed by the NCBA US Kids Golf Spring Local Tour – Nairobi set to take place at the Karen Country Club on Saturday, March 20, attracting players to compete across different age classifications, both boys and girls.

Cherono Kipkorir in action during the Royal Nairobi Golf Club NCBA Golf Series qualifier.

By AMANDA DAMARIS

The NCBA Golf Series heads to Mt Kipipiri Golf Club this weekend for the fifth leg of the 2026 campaign, marking the first time ever the series will be played at the newly established course.

The golf club, which was opened last year in February, will see at least 80 players grace the course for the club’s monthly mug seeking top honours and valuable historic qualification slots to the season-ending Grand Finale. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

Qualification to the Grand Finale, set to be held later in the year at the prestigious Karen Country Club, will be earned by the Overall Gross Winner, Men’s Gross Winner, Lady Gross Winner, Division 2 Men Winner, Division 2 Lady Winner, Division 3 Winner, and the leading Junior.

The inclusion of Mt Kipipiri Golf Club’s Mug in the 2026 calendar as a mini-qualifier signals NCBA’s continued commitment to expanding the sports reach across the country.

Speaking ahead of the Mt Kipipiri leg, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to deepening the reach of the series and supporting the growth of golf across the country.

Pro Brian Njoroge makes ceremonial tee off during the NCBA Golf Series Launch at Karen Country Club.

“This is a special moment for us as a series,” said Gachora. “Taking the NCBA Golf Series to Mt Kipipiri Golf Club for the very first time reflects our deliberate effort to support emerging golf destinations and give players fresh competitive experiences. We are proud to be part of the club’s journey so early in its history.”

Mt Kipipiri leg follows a highly competitive coastal outing at Mombasa Golf Club where Edwin Kiptoo returned an impressive 72 nett to clinch the Division A title. Playing off handicap 11, Kiptoo edged out Sheel Dodhia on 73 nett, while Peter Kimanga completed the podium with 75 nett.

Division B honours went to Martin Irungu, who carded 71 nett to win on countback ahead of Sam Muraya, also on 71 nett, with Johnson Muriuki placing third on 77 nett. In Division C, Rana Umair produced a standout performance to take top honours, while Gurbux Singh claimed the Best Gross award with an 83 gross score.

The Mt Kipipiri chapter follows successful stops at Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Kericho Golf Club, Muthaiga Golf Club, and recently Mombasa Golf Club.