Jean Pierre Smith on Saturday beat over 100 golfers to emerge the overall winner of the 2024 NCBA Golf Series at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club.
This eighth leg of the 2024 NCBA Golf Series, played in the medal format, saw golfers vying for top honors across various categories.
Smith, playing off handicap 14, emerged as the Overall Winner with a commanding 66 Nett score.
Alishaan Merali (handicap 3) claimed the Gross Winner title with an impressive 77 Gross score.
In Division One, Nguru Wachira (handicap 12) triumphed with a 67 Nett score, closely followed by Peter Wairegi (handicap 12) who finished as Runner-Up with a 73 Nett score.
Division Two witnessed James Mburu (handicap 19) secure victory with a 68 Nett score, while Karim Charania (handicap 14) finished as Runner-Up with a 71 Nett score.
The Ladies category saw Tazz Padamshi (handicap 16) take the top spot with a resounding 70 Nett score, while the Junior category belonged to Amar Shah (handicap 9), who carded a commendable 78 Nett score.
George Kirathe (handicap 16) emerged victorious in the Guest category with a 69 Nett score.
Meanwhile, Adan Mohamed and Maria Zeller impressed with their “Nearest to the Pin” shots, while Joshua Maina and Sonia Patel claimed the “Longest Drive” accolades for Men and Ladies, respectively.
Speaking at the event, NCBA Bank TRM Branch Manager John Guchu said the NCBA Golf Series is a fantastic platform for Kenyan golfers to showcase their skills and compete at a high level.
“We were thrilled to see such a strong turnout and exceptional performances at the Windsor qualifier. From Jean Pierre Smith’s overall win to the exciting contests in each category, the day was a testament to the talent and sportsmanship within the Kenyan golfing community,” said Guchu.
He added, “We’d like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners, especially those who secured their spot at the Grand Finale. We look forward to seeing them compete against qualifiers from across the country and witnessing the culmination of this exciting series.”
In line with its commitment to environmental stewardship, a key pillar of the bank’s ‘Change the Story’ sustainability platform, NCBA Bank also donated indigenous tree seedlings to the Windsor Golf Club.
Following the Windsor event, the NCBA Golf Series will next tee off at Mombasa Golf Club for the club nite on the July 23, before proceeding to Moi Airbase on the July 27 for a qualifier event.
