Over 130 golfers from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania are set to compete in the highly anticipated NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale on November 29 at Muthaiga Golf Club.
The participants, drawn from over 23 clubs—16 in Kenya and seven across Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania—secured their spots in the finale through stellar performances in the qualifiers held over the past 10 months.
The final regional qualifier is scheduled for November 24 at Kili Golf Club in Tanzania, where the last contenders for the season finale will be determined.
Last weekend, four players from Kisii Sports Club joined the list of finalists after excelling in the Kisii Monthly Mug, which served as a special qualifying event.
Although the main qualifying rounds in Kenya concluded last month at the Great Rift Valley Lodge, the Kisii Monthly Mug offered golfers another chance to vie for a coveted spot in the finale.
Elijah Simba, Christopher Maoto, Christine Nyangena, and Venus Taabu emerged victorious in their respective categories, earning them slots at Muthaiga.
Simba, playing off handicap 21, delivered an impressive 68 Nett to take the overall title ahead of Zack Bichoge (Handicap 8), who scored 72 Nett.
Reflecting on his win, Simba attributed his success to the competitive environment created by his four-ball teammates.
“I want to thank NCBA for partnering with Kisii Sports Club to make this event possible. I was under pressure playing with the former club captain and chairman, but it motivated me to perform at my best,” Simba said.
In other categories, Maoto (Handicap 8) scored 74 Nett to win the men’s prize, while Nyangena (Handicap 26) claimed the ladies’ category with 72 Nett points.
Taabu (Handicap 44) excelled in the junior division with a standout 66 Nett, and Ben Kalya was crowned the guest winner.
Nyangena also secured the longest drive title for ladies, while Nicholas Odhiambo achieved the same for men.
Ochieng Abekah took home the nearest-to-the-pin prize.
Speaking at the event, NCBA Group Director of Retail Banking, Tirus Mwithiga, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to nurturing golf talent and making the sport accessible to all.
“We are dedicated to promoting golf as an inclusive sport across the region. Through the NCBA Golf Series, we aim to nurture talent and create opportunities for players of all experience levels, and we remain steadfast in our support,” Mwithiga said.
The NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale promises an exciting culmination to a competitive season, showcasing the best amateur talent in East Africa.