-Diamond Leisure Junior Representative Silva Kampa said hosting the tournament was a great honor and they are happy to host the future of Kenyan golf.
-U.S. Kids Tour Director Kailesh Chauhan was delighted with the success of the tournament, the third leg of the 2026 NCBA U.S. Kids Mombasa Local Tour played over 18 holes and 9 holes for the both boys and girls aged 6 to 18 years old and said the numbers prove the progress so far.
-NCBA Representative Dixon Masha praised the Coast growth saying they are proud to see the Tour growing.
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Diani’s Diamond Leisure Golf Course was turned to a busy day during the third leg of the 2026 NCBA U.S. Kids Mombasa Local Tour in South Coast, Kwale County on Sunday.
This was part of the ongoing six-leg Coast Circuit Junior Tour touching Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale counties where amidst the noisy and beautiful day, Parents, grandparents and fans doubled as caddies, gave yardages, wiped tears, hugged winners, read greens and carried water bottles under the Kwale’s Coastal sun for the youngsters.
And the day delivered drama, big scores and small wonders in equal measure over 18 holes and 9 holes for the future stars both boys and girls aged 6 to 18 years old.
In the blue-chip Boys 11 years’ category, the man of the day emerged, Cyril Theuri Wamweru fired a stunning 86 gross to topple Craig Fassler’s 89 gross and Areez Pasta’s 107 gross for third place.
The Girls 15-18 years’ title went to the consistent Angel Wangari with 102 gross, holding off Khatija Pasta on 130 gross and third placed Lisa Ayimba with 134 gross, while in Boys same age group, Aryan Awe Joseph edged a tight battle with 93 gross, just one shot ahead of runners up David Kaguru who had 94 gross and Alpha Wise was third on 96 gross.
The Boys 13-14 years’ crown belonged to Lukas Kampa with a composed 90 gross and in a tie for second, Promise Ajello and Rian Makwana both carded 104 gross each, with Casey Ombua third on 111 gross.
In Girls 11-12 years, Ivanna Wanjiku continued her rich vein of form with 97 gross to beat Shanial Alma who recorded 112 gross and third placed Sarrah Kudrati on 120 gross.
Hassan Hamid took command of the Boys 12 years’ category with 93 gross, one shot better than Vicenzo De Florio’s score of 94 gross and Viaan Dodhia who was third having brought 101 gross.
The 9-hole stars were just as fierce, where in the Girls 9-10 years, Avian Klee’s 43 gross won by a single stroke over runners up Samara Teneva and taking the third place was Shantel Wanjiku with 45 gross, while in Boys 10 years, Niall Chauhan posted 46 gross to take lead as Keith Ajello placed runners up on 49 gross and Jamie Noonan was third with 55 gross.
The cutest battles came in 8 years & Under, where Ariana Njeri won with 47 gross, ahead of Zuri Mwashoni’s 53 gross and Maria Zawadi’s 54 gross.
In Boys 9 years, Quentin Putzker took top honors on 45 gross, with Tiras Kaguta and Stasiu Szydlowski Limb tied second on 46 gross each, and Odell Mola was third with 51 gross.
Benny Salzmann took charge of the Boys 8 years old side, carding 45 gross, as Emmanuel Klee claimed the runners up spot on 53 gross and Mohamed Hamid brought 58 gross for third place.
In Boys 7 years, Jamari Charlie Gwaro won with 54 gross over runners up placed Jorueb Kaguru’s 66 gross, while in Boys 6 years & Under, Eihab Bat-Heif won with a remarkable 50 gross, ahead of Samuel Muli who had recorded 63 gross.
U.S. Kids Tour Director Kailesh Chauhan was delighted with the success of the tournament and said the numbers prove the progress so far.
“This has been the most competitive leg so far, scores are dropping, the kids are competing, not just participating and the parent-caddie model is building family golf culture. We now have three more legs and the Tour will be tough. Thank you all,” said Chauhan.
Diamond Leisure Junior Representative Silva Kampa said hosting the tournament was a great honor and they are happy to host the future of Kenyan golf.
“Our course was set up fairly but it tested them. We saw parents on the bag, kids fighting back after double bogeys, and real sportsmanship. For us, junior golf is the future of membership. We thank NCBA, U.S. Kids, and all Coast clubs for making the six-leg tour possible,” said Kampa.
NCBA Representative Dixon Masha praised the Coast growth saying they are proud to see the Tour growing.
“This is what grassroots golf is about. Seeing a 6-year-old card 50 gross and an 11-year-old shoot 86 tells us our investment in U.S. Kids Golf is bearing fruit. The Coast has always had talent, now it has structure. We will continue supporting these junior pathways across Kenya,” said Masha.
The Tour started on 27th, September at Vipingo Baobab in Kilifi County, the second leg was played at Nyali Golf & Country Club in Mombasa County on 4th October.
After Diamond Leisure, the fourth leg now moves to Nyali again on 1 st, November, then back to Diamond on 15 th, November and conclude on 22nd November at Vipingo Baobab.
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