Golf Kenya to Oversee All Golf Organizations in the Country
Golf Kenya President Philip Ochola has announced that several organizations managing golf in Kenya will now operate under a single umbrella body known as Golf Kenya.
The organizations set to merge include the Kenya Golf Union (KGU), Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU), Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK), Junior Golf Foundation (JGF), and Kenya Open Golf Limited. Golf Kenya was established under the Sports Act of 2013.
Regina Gachora Retires as Muthaiga Golf Club Lady Captain
Regina Gachora's term as the Lady Captain of Muthaiga Golf Club concluded over the weekend, marking the end of her one-year tenure.
Here is what she said during the Muthaiga Lady Captainโs Prize over the weekend.
Kenya Squad Set for All Africa Golf Team Championship in Zimbabwe
A four-member squad consisting of John Lejirma, Elvis Muigua, Adel Balala, and Krish Beiju will represent Kenya in the upcoming All-Africa Golf Team Championship.
The biennial championship will be held at Bulawayo Golf Club in Zimbabwe, running from Sunday, October 27, to Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Team Kenya captain John Lejirma had this to say ahead of the tournament.
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RECAP: The Inaugural Shujaa Kavore Memorial Parent and Child Golf Tournament
The first edition of the Shujaa Kavore Memorial Parent and Child Golf Tournament was held on Sunday, October 20, at Muthaiga Golf Club.
This special event honoured the memory of Shujaa Kariuki Kavore, who holds the distinction of being the youngest golfer to achieve a hole-in-one at the club.
In addition to celebrating Shujaaโs legacy, the tournament also aimed to raise awareness about chronic childhood diseases.
The tournament saw an overwhelming response, with more than 257 entries, as parents teamed up with their children for a day of golf and bonding.
Here is what the participants had to say about the event!
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Junior Golf Foundation Kenya
Sammy Mulama's Ace.
Sammy Mulama made a spectacular hole-in-one at the par-3 10th hole at Nyali Golf & Country Club during a practice round on Tuesday.
The elite golfer was prepping for the upcoming NCBA Tea Fields Trophy at Kericho Club.
Speaking to Golf Score Kenya, Mulama said this latest shot adds fuel to his weekend ambitions.
This marks Mulamaโs second career ace, his first being two years ago at Royal Nairobi Golf Club during the Uhuru Shield Golf Tournament.
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Nyali Golf & Country Club
CHAMPIONโS SPEECH!
John Lejirma of Kenya Railway Golf Club clinched victory at the 2024 NCBA Diani Beach Masters, held at the Diamond Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, in a dramatic finish on Sunday.
Lejirma triumphed over John Kamais of Nakuru Golf Club in a thrilling playoff after both players completed the regulation 54 holes tied with a score of 220 (+4).
The decisive moment came on the par-5 18th hole, where Lejirma displayed nerves of steel by sinking a birdie in the playoff.
Kamais, unable to match Lejirma's birdie, settled for a par, securing second place.
This victory marks Lejirmaโs fifth title in the 2024 Kenya Amateur Golf Champion.
This is what Lejirma had to say after the tournament.
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Kenya GOLF Union
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
Diani Beach Masters is Back!
After a six-year break, the NCBA Diani Beach Masters returned in spectacular fashion at Diamonds Leisure Beach and Golf Resort!
Club Captain Stan Kirsch hailed this year's event as nothing short of amazing.
NCBA Bank
Kenya GOLF Union
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
#DianiBeachMasters
SPECTACULAR SHOW!
The NCBA Diani Beach Masters returned in style as the iconic Winnerโs Green Jacket made a grand entrance by parachute โ first in Kenyaโs history.
John Lejirma of Kenya Railways Golf Club claimed the jacket and the prestigious trophy after a thrilling return of the tournamentโlast played six years ago in 2018.
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Kenya GOLF Union
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
#DianiBeachMasters
Menโs Winner!
Emmanuel Lumatete beat Aydan Jama on countback to secure the Menโs Division One title during the Nyali Golf and Country Club leg of the 2024 NCBA Golf Series.
Both Lumatete and Jama carded 39 points.
Here is what he had to say after the tournament.
Nyali Golf & Country Club
NCBA Bank
WINNERโS SPEECH!
Mary Kandu Defends Title at NCBA Nyali Leg
She delivered a stellar performance to defend her Ladies Division One title during the Nyali Golf and Country Club leg of the 2024 NCBA Golf Series.
Kandu, playing off handicap 11, claimed victory in the Ladies Division One category with 36 points, securing a comfortable win.
This is what she has to say after the victory.
Mary Kandu
NCBA Bank
Nyali Golf & Country Club
HUGE SUCCESS!
Over 243 golfers showed up at Nyali Golf and Country Club for the NCBA Golf Series.
NCBA Group Director of Retail Banking, Tirus Mwithiga, promises the upcoming Grand Finale next month will be the biggest yet!
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Nyali Golf & Country Club
LIVE TEE-OFF!
Weโre at the NCBA Golf Series at Nyali Golf and Country Club, Mombasa.
Over 243 golfers are battling it out on the greens.
The top six finishers from today's event will earn their place at the prestigious 2024 NCBA Grand Finale, set for November 29 at Muthaiga Golf Club.
Nyali Golf & Country Club
NCBA Bank