-The opening flight features Mohamed Nurani, Collin Muriuki and Alpha Wise, followed by Aryan Joseph, David Kaguru and Lukas Kampa at 8:40 AM.
-The Girls 11-15 category will tee off at 9:00 AM, with Kanika Shah, Ivanna Wanjiku and Khatija Pasta in one flight.
– KC Junior Series official Naeem Pasta said the choice of Vipingo underscores the series’ commitment to exposing juniors to championship courses.
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The KC Junior Golf Series heads to the Kilifi County for Round 7, with 44 junior golfers set to tee off at the prestigious PGA-rated Vipingo Baobab Ridge on Sunday,23rd August.
The one-day event, which is part of the 2026 KC Junior Golf Series calendar, will bring together players from across all age categories, from Under-8 to Boys 14-18, for what organizers say is one of the most competitive junior fields this season.
According to the revised start list (Rev 02), action will get underway at 8:30 AM on Course No. 1, with the Boys 14-18 category leading the field.
The opening flight features Mohamed Nurani, Collin Muriuki and Alpha Wise, followed by Aryan Joseph, David Kaguru and Lukas Kampa at 8:40 AM.
The Girls 11-15 category will tee off at 9:00 AM, with Kanika Shah, Ivanna Wanjiku and Khatija Pasta in one flight.
The Boys 10-12 category, one of the largest in the series, will dominate the mid-morning with flights including Marcel Adeyemo, Vincenzo De Florio, David Angore, Craig Fassler, Alyaan Pasta and Yash Shah.
In the younger divisions, Boys 8-10 will see Keith Ajello, Quentin Putzker, Niall Chauhan, Dyles Mugazia and Amay Shah in action from 9:40 AM, while the Girls 8-11 and Girls Under-8 categories will close the morning session, with Arianna Njeri, Maria Zawadi and Caia Chauhan among the last to tee off at 10:40 AM.
The final flight of the day will be Boys Under-8, with Benny Salzmann, Joreub Kaguru, Emmanuel Klee, Aidan Pasta and Jamari Gwaro teeing off at 10:50 AM and 11:00 AM on Course No. 6.
KC Junior Series official Naeem Pasta said the choice of Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi County underscores the series’ commitment to exposing juniors to championship courses.
“We are excited to bring Round 7 of the KC Junior Golf Series to Vipingo Ridge, one of Kenya’s top golfing destinations here in Kilifi County. This is more than just a competition. It is about developing the next generation of golfers by giving them experience on different courses and instilling values of honesty, respect and discipline. The turnout of 44 players across all age groups shows the growth of junior golf in Kenya, “said Pasta.
Pasta added that the series will continue to enforce its recently launched integrity campaign and scoring guidelines to ensure fair play.
Vipingo Ridge, located along the North Coast, will host players on multiple course loops to accommodate the different age groups, with organizers promising a full day of junior golf action.
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