A total of 172 junior golfers took to the course at VetLab Sports Club on Sunday for the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Nairobi Local Tour Championship, bringing the 2026 Fall Tour season to a close with category honours decided on the day and season champions crowned on points.

The championship marked the culmination of the Fall Tour, rewarding consistency and
strong performances across the season while giving the young golfers one final
opportunity to compete for top honours.

In the boys’ categories, Victor Haland won the Boys 6 and Under title with a score of
+10, while Githinji Mwangi took the Boys 7 category at +12. Aryan Patel emerged
victorious in Boys 8 with +6, and Nathan Gatonga claimed the Boys 9 title, also finishing
at +6.

Ivan Kimutai led the Boys 10 category with an even-par round, while Paren Reel won
Boys 11 at +2.

Ishaan Patel secured the Boys 12 title with +6, and Shuhan Peng finished
top in Boys 13–14 at +2. In the Boys 15–18 category, Wahome Mutahi claimed victory
with a score of +3.

In the girls’ categories, Zara Mutungi won Girls 8 and Under with +2, while Zowie Oliver
took the Girls 9–10 title at +10.

Aria Dodhia claimed Girls 11–12 with +2, and Malaika Kasio won Girls 13–14 at +8.

Shani D’Souza emerged as the winner in Girls 15–18.

Beyond the championship results, the season standings recognised the players who
accumulated the most points throughout the Fall Tour, highlighting the consistency
required across multiple events.

The season champions were:
Boys

• Boys 6 and Under: Victor Haland – 210 points
• Boys 7: Ethan Gakuya – 183 points
• Boys 8: David Mugambi – 210 points
• Boys 9: Surya Bongu – 245 points
• Boys 10: Hakeem Mutungi – 217 points
• Boys 11: Paren Reel – 230 points
• Boys 12: Ishaan Patel – 200 points
• Boys 13–14: Shuhan Peng – 191 points
• Boys 15–18: Wahome Mutahi – 195 points
  Girls
• Girls 8 and Under: Zara Mutungi – 270 points
• Girls 9–10: Zowie Oliver – 183.50 points
• Girls 11–12: Leticia Mwangale – 203 points
• Girls 13–14: Ashley Gachora – 220 points
• Girls 15–18: Shani D’Souza – 200 points
  The season standings reflected the depth of competition across the tour, with players
  earning points over the course of the calendar to secure their places as category
  champions.
  Speaking after the championship, Tournament Director and Junior Golf Foundation
  Vice President Hannah Gatu highlighted the significance of the tour in providing regular
  competition and supporting the development of young golfers.
  “The Fall Tour Championship is an important milestone for our young golfers, bringing
  the season to a close and recognising the players who have demonstrated consistency
  throughout the tour. With 172 juniors participating, we continue to see the value of
  providing structured competitive opportunities for children at different stages of their
  golfing journey. We congratulate all the winners and season champions, and thank the
  parents, clubs and partners who continue to support junior golf,” said Gatu.
  With the Fall Tour season concluded, attention now turns to the 4th NCBA Kenya
  Invitational, scheduled for 18th–22nd December 2026 at Karen Country Club.
  The premier U.S. Kids Golf international event in Kenya will welcome eligible junior
  golfers from around the world, providing a platform for local players to compete
  alongside international participants. Players holding Priority Status Level 4 have been
  invited to participate.
  The Invitational will provide another opportunity for Kenyan juniors to test themselves
  against international competition as the 2026 junior golf calendar progresses towards its
  conclusion.