-The Limuru open victory earned Sandhu Ksh. 130,000 from the tournament’s Ksh. 700,000 prize purse and saw him reclaim top spot on the KAGC Order of Merit with 940 points while also registering his third KAGC title of the 2026 season following earlier victories at the Windsor Classic and Muthaiga Open.
-The NCBA Limuru Open & Brackenhurst Trophy marked the opening event of the Kenya Swing 2026, a three-tournament stretch regarded as the most important phase of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship season.
-Attention now shifts to the Kenya Amateur Stroke Play Championship, the second event of the Kenya Swing, which tees off at Royal Nairobi Golf Club from July 23rd, to 26th, before the Swing concludes with the Kenya Amateur Match Play Championship from July 30th, to August 2nd, at Limuru Country Club.
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Muthaiga Golf Club’s Jay Sandhu returned to the summit of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Order of Merit after producing a superb final-round performance to win the 2026 NCBA Limuru Open & Brackenhurst Trophy at Limuru Country Club in Kiambu County on Sunday.
After a two-day score of 70 and 72 gross, Sandhu fired a 3 under par 69 gross in the third day final round to finish on a tournament total of a 5 under par 211 gross, securing his third Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) title of the season following earlier victories at the Windsor Classic and Muthaiga Open.
His winning round featured five birdies on the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th and 15th holes, with his only dropped shots coming on the 1st and 11th as he pulled away from a strong international field to lift the title.
The victory earned Sandhu Ksh. 130,000 from the tournament’s Ksh. 700,000 prize purse and saw him reclaim top spot on the KAGC Order of Merit with 940 points, overtaking Nakuru Golf Club’s John Kamais, who now moves to second on 861 points.
Sandhu said the win was particularly satisfying given the strength of the field and the importance of the Kenya Swing.
“I’m delighted to win the NCBA Limuru Open. It was one of the strongest fields we’ve had this season, so I’m proud of the way I stayed patient and executed my game plan over the three rounds. Starting the Kenya Swing with a victory is a huge confidence boost, and returning to the top of the Order of Merit motivates me even more as we head into the next two championships.”
Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club’s Elvis Muigua finished second after returning rounds of 74, 72 and gross for a 2 over par total of 218 gross, while Golf Park Golf Club’s Josphat Rono claimed third place on 3 over par 219 gross following rounds of 73, 74 and 72 gross.
The NCBA Limuru Open & Brackenhurst Trophy marked the opening event of the Kenya Swing 2026, a three-tournament stretch regarded as the most important phase of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship season.
This year’s championship attracted a quality field of 96 golfers representing Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Burundi, Uganda, India, Ghana, China and Serbia, all competing for a share of the KES 700,000 prize purse alongside valuable World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and KAGC Order of Merit points.
Kenya Golf Union (KGU) Vice Chairman Jonathan Marucha praised the standard of competition and the continued growth of the amateur circuit.
“The NCBA Limuru Open has once again demonstrated the quality and depth of amateur golf in Kenya and the wider region. The level of competition this weekend was exceptional, and it is encouraging to see both experienced players and emerging talent competing at such a high standard. We appreciate NCBA’s continued commitment to the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship, which continues to provide golfers with quality competitive opportunities and a pathway to higher levels of the game. As we head to the remaining Kenya Swing events, we expect the race for the Order of Merit to become even more competitive,” said Marucha.
Attention now shifts to the Kenya Amateur Stroke Play Championship, the second event of the Kenya Swing, which tees off at Royal Nairobi Golf Club from July 23rd, to 26th, before the Swing concludes with the Kenya Amateur Match Play Championship from July 30th, to August 2nd, at Limuru Country Club.
Supported by NCBA, the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship continues to provide a structured pathway for elite amateur golfers, offering consistent competition, World Amateur Golf Ranking opportunities, and a platform for players aspiring to progress to the professional ranks.
TOP TEN LEADERS AND TIES-NCBA 2026 LIMURU OPEN.
Jay Sandhu-Muthaiga Golf Club-70-72-69-211 gross, Elvis Muigua-Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club-74-72-72-218 gross, Josphat Rono-Golf Park Golf Club-73-74-72-219 gross, Wasim Ali-Vet Lab Sports Club-73-74-73-220 gross, Alex Mwangi-Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club-75-70-76-221 gross, Pranay Kapur-Royal Johannesburg-73-72-76-221 gross, Gilbert Chalwe-Royal Johannesburg-69-74-78-221 gross, Francis Kimani-Limuru Country Club-74-74-74-222 gross, Steve Kiaro-Kiambu Golf Club-75-72-76-223 gross, Junaid Manji Ayaz-Sigona Golf Club-72-75-76-223 gross.
TOP TEN 2026 KAGC PLAYER RANKING AFTER LIMURU OPEN.
Jay Sandhu-Muthaiga Golf Club-940.00 points, John Kamaisi-Nakuru Golf Club-861.70 points, Elvis Muigua-Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club-629.26 points, Eugine Wafula-Muthaiga Golf Club-506.26 points, Josphat Rono-Golf Park Golf Club-486.85 points, Jean D’amour Hitayezu-Kigali golf resort&villas-423.50 points, William Odeck-Nyali Golf & Country Club-409.56 points, Jacques Byiringiro-Kigali golf resort and villas-381.50 points, Junaid Ayaz Manji-Sigona Golf Club-378.52 points, Felix Dusabe-Kigali golf resort and villas-368.33 points.
TOP TEN 2026 KAGC MONEY LIST AFTER LIMURU OPEN.
Jay Sandhu-ksh. 401,600.00, Elvis Muigua-Ksh. 391,596.67, John Kamaisi-Ksh. 331,650.00, Amos Odongo-Ksh. 250,180.00, Eugine Wafula-Ksh. 243,463.33, Kamoza Longwe-Ksh. 232,816.67, Josphat Rono-Ksh. 214,291.67, Felix Dusabe-Ksh. 175,308.33, Jean D’Amour Hitayezu-Ksh. 174,033.33, Elly Limo-Ksh. 167,750.00.
TOP TEN 2026 KAGC CLUB RANKING AND TIES AFTER LIMURU OPEN.
Golf Park Golf Club-1548.00 points, Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club-1028.00 points, Muthaiga Golf Club-1025.00 points, Vet Lab Sports Club-926.00 points, Sigona Golf Club 444.00 points, Ruiru Sports Club-279.00 points, Kenya Railway Golf Club-234.05 points, Royal Nairobi Golf Club-203.00 points, Kigali Golf Resort & Villas-160.00 points, Nandi Bears Club-160.00 points.
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