-The 115 players competing in a 54-hole stroke play format will set their eyes on the fat share of ksh. 225,000 prize money kitty.
-As players to watch includes defending champion Elvis Muigua,Daniel Kiragu, Sammy Mulama, Josphat Rono with notably, two female competitors Kellie Gachaga and Diana Mbuba.
-Elsewhere, Muthamia hosts golfers in his two days Captain’s Prize tournament at the at Sea-Link Mombasa club course.
DOUGLAS MWALE-IMG KENYA LIMITED.
The NCBA Great Rift Valley Championship golf tournament will take place from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th February 2025 at the stunning Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha, Kenya.
This year’s tournament will showcase top golf talent, featuring 115 players competing in a 54-hole stroke play format.
In a highly competitive lineup, all participants will compete in the first two rounds, after which the top 33 players, including ties, will advance to the final round on 16th February 2025.
Recognized as a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) event, the championship offers players the chance to earn valuable ranking points while vying for the coveted title.
The tournament will adhere to the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited, alongside the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Local Rules and any additional local regulations set by the Tournament Committee.
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said, “This leg of the KAGC series reflects our commitment to growing the sport and providing a platform for golfers to showcase their talent. Our continued partnership with the Kenya Golf Union is to make the series attractive enough for both the rising golfers and the elite amateurs. We look forward to an exciting competition this weekend as golfers compete to take charge of the leaderboard early in the series.”
Kenya Golf Union Vice Chairman and Tournament Director Chris Kinuthia shared his excitement for the upcoming event, saying, “We are thrilled to host a competitive field for the NCBA Great Rift Valley Championship. This tournament is a fantastic opportunity for both elite golfers and rising stars to sharpen their skills and gain essential experience. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the players for their continued support of this series.”
Kinuthia also highlighted the significant role of NCBA Bank noting that, “We are grateful to NCBA Bank for their steadfast dedication to the advancement of golf in Kenya. Their sponsorship has been instrumental in improving the quality of this event, enabling us to provide vital resources for player participation and tournament management.”
This year’s prize purse is set at Kenya shillings 225,000 and players to watch include defending champion Elvis Muigua, as well as Daniel Kiragu, Sammy Mulama, and Josphat Rono with notably, two female competitors Kellie Gachaga from Karen Country Club and Diana Mbuba from Royal Nairobi Golf Club who will also participate.
The winner of this year’s event will walk away with Ksh. 55,300.
NCBA Group is a full-service banking group providing a broad range of financial products and services to corporate, institutional, SME, and consumer banking customers.
NCBA Group operates a network of more than 100 branches in five countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ivory Coast.
Serving over 60 million customers, the NCBA Group is the largest banking group in Africa by customer numbers.
NCBA Bank Kenya PLC is Kenya’s third-largest bank by assets. The Bank is set to play a key role in supporting Africa’s economic ambitions.
The Bank is a market leader in Corporate Banking, Asset Finance, and Digital Banking.
Established in 1928, the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) is Kenya’s oldest continuous sports organization. Affiliated with the Ministry of Sports & Culture, the Royal & Ancient, and the International Golf Federation, KGU serves as the governing body for golf in Kenya, uniting 38 golf clubs and 2 golfing societies across the nation.
The Union’s core objectives encompass the advancement, promotion, and protection of golfing interests within Kenya.
And at the Sea-link Mombasa golf course in Mombasa county, ADDS MAARUFU MOHAMED-GOLFNEWSLINKS, more action is expected as golfers brace for top honors and sterling prizes in the club Captain’s (Francis Muthamia) prize tournament this weekend.
The two days’ tournament that starts off on Friday with Men and Ladies to join on Saturday as subsidiaries, has drawn the golfers from the home club, Nyali, Diamond Leisure, Vipingo, Malindi and friends with guests of the captain from up country clubs with valid handicap index,including the wider Nairobi.
The dress code on day one Friday is Red and Black, day two is Blue and white during day and a touch of Red in the evening.
The first flight to tee off at 7.50 am on the first day (Friday) is Fidelis Odumo, S. Dodhia, R. Dodhia and A. Kioko while the last at 1.50 pm will be that of Henry Kamau, Ndiga Kithae, Dominic.Makau and Charles Kariuki.
The tournament is jointly sponsored by among others DTB, CLC, Apllo, Patway, Atlas, Achelis, Majani,
Andy golf pro shop, Ketepa, Nulook and friends of the Captain.
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