In Summary

• Nyambura Muigai (88 points) and Peter Gathogo (77 points) clinched the overall ladies’ and men’s titles at the NCBA Golf Series qualifier at Nakuru Golf Club.
• Over 200 golfers competed in the dual-purpose event, which also served as the Pro-Am ahead of the Sunshine Development Tour’s Rift Valley Championship.
• Professional Simon Njogu topped the pro standings and led the winning team alongside Joseph Githiaka and Tobias Messo with 118 points.

Playing off handicap 19, Nyambura Muigai carded 88 points to secure the overall ladies’ title, with Susan Gichuki finishing as runner-up on 92 points.

In the men’s division, Peter Gathogo (handicap 6) scored 77 points to claim victory ahead of Mackton Wekhomba (82 points) and Nanu Hassanali (83 points).

The competition doubled as the official Pro-Am for the Sunshine Development Tour’s debut in Nakuru, offering amateur players an opportunity to team up with top regional professionals.

Category Winners and Group Standings

Division & Junior Winners:

• Junior Title: Mikael Kihara (77 points)
• Division 2 Men’s Net: Simon Kuria (39 points)
• Division 2 Ladies’ Net: Esther Thuku (35 points)
• Division 3 Net: Lawrence Terer (42 points)

Pro-Am Team Podium:

• 1st Place: Pro Simon Njogu, Joseph Githiaka, & Tobias Messo (118 points)
• 2nd Place: Pro Nelson Mudanyi, Pancras Kuria, & Dr. Ian Bett (111 points)

Professional Standings: Simon Njogu took first place among the pros, followed by Nelson Mudanyi in second and Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera in third.

Strategic Partnerships and Tour Debut

“We are pleased to see over 200 golfers come together at Nakuru Golf Club for the NCBA Golf Series. Events like this give golfers an opportunity to test themselves, build relationships and enjoy the game,” said Denis Isanda, NCBA Nakuru Branch Manager.

“The Pro-Am has been a great way to bring golfers together ahead of the championship, and we look forward to three days of competitive golf featuring professionals and elite amateurs from across the region,” noted David Ndungu, CEO of the Sunshine Development Tour.