-Others will be hoping to secure their NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale slots this weekend during the Kitale Golf Club Monthly Mug, a mini-qualifier of the series.
-Elsewhere, the fourth leg of the 2026 PGK Equator Tour teed off at Nyali Golf & Country Club on Thursday, July 2nd, runs through to Sunday, July 5th.
-NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said the Barry Cup’ and the broader NCBA Golf Series are important platforms for developing players before they transition to the professional level.
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Its real action as top leading Amateurs are set to battle the nearby Indian Ocean strong current waves as they battle for honors and money prize in the 2026 NCBA Coast Open ‘Barry Cup’ Golf tournament at the par 71 Seafront Mombasa Golf Club course from Friday 3rd July.
The 54 holes three days’ tournament that ends on Sunday 5th, July has attracted a strong field of 65 players in one of the key events on this year’s NCBA Golf Series calendar.
Nakuru Golf Club’s John Kamais will head in to the competition looking to make it back-to-back victories after winning the 2026 NCBA Kabete Open last weekend at Vet Lab Course in Nairobi.
Kamaisi will rivals like Elvis Muigua and William Odek a who are also expected to feature prominently in the championship field, alongside Amos Odongo, Adel Taufiq Balala, and other top contenders.
Nyali Golf & Country Club’s Mary Kandu will lead the female contingent that also has Naomi Kikulu, Janet Ouma, Grace Kwamboka and Prisca Jebet.
Last weekend, Kamaisi carded a one-over-par 73 gross in the final round of the NCBA Kabete Open to finish on a three-over-par total of 219, following earlier rounds of 74 gross and 72 gross.
His consistent display saw him lead the tournament from the opening round and fend off a strong field of 130 golfers from across East Africa.
The Kabete victory follows his triumph at the NCBA Kiambu Open earlier this season and saw him rise to the top of the KAGC Order of Merit standings with 736 points after 13 events, overtaking Muthaiga Golf Club’s Jay Sandhu, who now moves to second on 630 points.
At the same time, more golfers will be hoping to secure their NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale slots this weekend during the Kitale Golf Club Monthly Mug, a mini-qualifier of the series at Kitale Golf Club in Western Kenya.
Qualification to the Grand Finale, set to be held at the prestigious Karen Country Club on 28th, November in Nairobi County, will be earned by the Overall gross winner, Men’s gross winner, Lady gross winner, Division 2 Men winner, Division 2 Lady winner, Division 3 winner and the leading Junior.
Elsewhere, the fourth leg of the 2026 PGK Equator Tour teed off at Nyali Golf & Country Club in Mombasa County on Thursday 2nd July 2 and run through to Sunday,5th, July.
Njoroge Kibugu will lead the NCBA team that will also have Edwin Mudanyi, Eric Oooko and Abraham Galgalo in the quest for glory at the coast.
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said, “We remain committed to supporting amateur golf because we believe in building the full sporting journey, from emerging talent to elite competition. The Barry Cup and the broader NCBA Golf Series are important platforms for developing players before they transition to the professional level. Our focus is on strengthening the entire golf ecosystem, from juniors and amateurs to professionals as well as on leaving an impact on the various communities.”
NCBA will also spotlight its community sponsorships this week through support for the Golf Hotties Charity Golf Tournament at Sigona Golf Club, the New Life Home Trust Charity Golf Tournament and the St Raphael Charity Golf Tournament at VetLab Sports Club, all set for Friday,3rd, July.
These partnerships reinforce the Bank’s commitment to community sports and initiatives that create lasting social impact.
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