-The 54-hole stroke-play championship feature elite Golfers from across the Country and beyond.
-And apart from seeking top honors and Order of Merit points, their eyes will also be focusing on a share of the Ksh. 580,000 prize kitty.
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An estimated 115 strongest amateurs are battling the current Coastal heat at the Nyali Open Championship in the conclusion of the 2025 Kenya Amateur Golf Champion (KAGC) competitive season being played the par 71 Nyali Golf and Country Club Course in Mombasa County from Friday.
The three days 54-hole stroke-play championship that ends on Sunday, will be sealing the 39th edition of the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) calendar season series which started with the Nairobi foursomes at Muthaiga Golf Club in January and all supported by NCBA.
The strongest field of the elite Golfers from across Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe, will be competing in this last part of the crucial part of the Golfing calendar, providing a platform for Golfers to showcase their skills to compete for top honors.
They will also be eying for Order of Merit points, a share of the Ksh 580,000 prize kitty and the ultimate Golfer of the year is expected to be named.
Club Captain Omar Lewa said that the KGU and Nyali Golf & Country Club welcome all players and stakeholders to this highly anticipated championship that continues to develop and showcase Kenya’s best Golfing Talent Junior tournaments, training programs and mentorship initiatives to nurture young talent.
He pointed out that this year’s tournament upholds the long-standing standards of competitive excellence associated with the Nyali Open, with participation open to Golfers holding a verifiable WHS handicap index of 16.3 or better.
“The course is in pristine condition and as usual the winds are strong with hot sun as well. This tournament is likely to be won on strengths around course management and endurance. For the elite amateurs, go for it. For the newcomers into this level, I recommend you manage your expectations.
The purse is bigger and better spread. Welcome for the game. If the game turns harder, you can enjoy our hospitality at Nyali and the great walks on a premier golf course,” said Lewa.
All players will compete over three rounds on the demanding and challenging course, with the top 33 players and ties advancing to the final round after the cut on Saturday.
Among the early entrants is the tournament’s defending champion and leading National amateur John Lejirma, Michael Karanga, and Elvis Muigua who are all expected to be strong contenders for this year’s title and have already camped at the course since Wednesday for practice and acclimatization of the current Coastal hot weather.
Lejirma of Royal Nairobi Club who last weekend w nth Uhuru Shield at the home Club, said yesterday he was prepared to defend the title and that his preparation for this tournament was intense and focused.
“I spent countless hours on the driving range, honing my swing and perfecting my technique. My coach and I has been working tirelessly to identify areas for improvement, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come. The mental aspect of the game is just as important as the physical. I will ensure to stay focused and positive, even when things are not going my way. I’m also taking care of my physical health, getting plenty of rest and eating well. It’s all about the details and I’m glad I paid attention to them. Nothing fancy just sticking to my game plan and enjoying it, key point is to keep the momentum going, stay composed under pressure and trust the process,” said Lejirma.
The recent Altitude winner at Nyahururu, Sammy Mulama of Golf Park Golf Club, wo is also among the players to watch, pointed out that he also looking forward to lift trophy this time round before turning professional next year.
“All is on my side. I’m swinging well at the moment. And thank God winning the recent Altitude trophy in Nyahururu have sharpened my skills for Nyali Open. I’m also not new, having been runners’ u and third some years back but time just watch the space, “said Mulama.
KAGC 2025 PLAYER RANKING AFTER UHURU SHIELD AT ROYAL.
John Lejirma-2130 points, Michael Karanga-1887 points, Elvis Muigua-1393 points, Isaac Makokha-1052 points, Ebill Omollo-715 points, Daniel Kiragu-678 points, Sammy Mulama-583 points, Jay Sandhu-543 points, Pranay Kapur-520 points, Adel Taufiq Balala-508 points.
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