-This tournament marks the opening round of an exciting and expanded Coastal junior golf circuit featuring youngsters from Nyali Golf and Country Club, Malindi Golf and Country Club, Mombasa Golf Club, Vipingo Ridge and hosts Diamond Leisure Golf Resort Club.
-The opening event has attracted strong entries, with promising young players among them Avian Klee, Samara Teneva, Pasta Brothers, Craig Fassler, Jamari Gwaro and Niall Chauhan.
-Sheel Dodhia, one of the Organizers’ say the vision of the tournament is long-term, saying this a significant milestone for the growth of junior golf and that this year’s series will be the first to be played across all five premier courses in the Coastal region.
MAARUFU MOHAMED-GOLFNEWSLINKS.
Coast Juniors revive their rivalries when they meet in round one of the 2026 KC Junior Golf Series teeing off at the 18-hole Diani’s Diamond Leisure Golf Resort course in South Coast of Mombasa, Kwale County on Sunday,26th, April,2026.
The Juniors drawn from Nyali Golf and Country Club, Malindi Golf and Country Club, Mombasa Golf Club, Vipingo Ridge and hosts Diamond Leisure Golf Resort Club are expected to sharpen their golf sticks in the tournament marking the opening round of an exciting and expanded Coastal junior golf circuit.
The par-72 championship course known for its lush fairways, 85 sand bunkers and challenging water features will also see the youngsters picking up rivalries just a week after participating in the Coast Junior Open played at Nyali Golf and Country Club course in Mombasa County.
The opening event has attracted strong entries, with promising young players among them Avian Klee, Samara Teneva, Pasta Brothers, Craig Fassler, Jamari Gwaro and Niall Chauhan.
According to one of the organizers, Sheel Dodhia, the vision is long-term, saying this a significant milestone for the growth of junior golf and that this year’s series will be the first to be played across all five premier courses in the Coastal region.
“The series will be contested across nine age categories, catering to players from as young as 5 to 18 years, creating a structured and inclusive pathway for junior development, “said Dodhia
He pointed out that a key highlight of the series will be the grand finale, to be held after eight rounds, where overall winners in each category will be crowned based on consistent performance throughout the season.
“The growth of the series reflects the increasing investment in junior golf development across the coast, with coaches playing a vital role in training and mentoring young players. Structured coaching programmes, regular practice sessions and increased competitive opportunities are helping to raise the standard of play and prepare juniors for higher levels of competition, “noted Dodhia.
He further said this series is about giving juniors exposure to different courses, building confidence and creating a clear development pathway for young golfers along the coast.
With junior participation on the rise and increasing interest from schools, the KC Junior Golf Series 2026 is expected to play a key role in expanding the game and nurturing the next generation of golfers in Kenya and the region.
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