-While it was a Birthday Victory celebration for Windsor’s Britney Nyanchera as Stars Shine in the 3rd NCBA Coast Junior Open at Sea-Link Mombasa Course.
MAARUFU MOHAMED-GOLFNEWSLINKS & DOUGLAS MWALE-IMG KENYA LIMITED.
James Warui playing off handicap 13 braved cold weather to beat over 76 golfers by carding 42 stable ford points to emerge the overall winner in the Heritage Insurance Golf Tournament played at the par 72 Nanyuki Sports Club Course set around the breathtaking views of Mount Kenya on Saturday.
Cyprian Bundi playing off handicap 3 was the Men winner on 37 points while handicap 18 Patrick Ekwam with 36 points and handicap 18 Duncan Kimuyu on 33 points were the runners up and third placed respectively.
Handicap 15 Purity Githui was the best lady on 31 points beating handicap 25 Muthoni Mwangi to the runners up slot by 6 points difference.
Mwanzo Moseti playing off handicap 4 was the Guest winner carding 32 points while handicap 24 Antony Mwangi on 39 points and handicap 34 Andres Ngotho with 23 points were the staff and Junior winners respectively.
The longest drive men winner was Mwanzo Moseti while the same prize for the lady was claimed by Marion Githinji and Douglas Rundgren Glove won the Nearest to the pin prize.
The Cat B winner’s men prize was scooped by handicap 31 Joseph Mwangi who had a score of 36 points while handicap 38 Victoria Naukot was the lady winner of the same and handicap 0 John Mataha was the caddy winner on 36 points.
Club Captain Mike Mwirigi thanked golfers for attending in large numbers despite the current rains and said that it is always exciting to host Heritage Golf tournament at Nanyuki Sports Cub.
“Heritage Insurance is one of our oldest sponsors and has always been supports and we look forward to working together more closely, “said Mwirigi.
Club chairman Joseph Mwangi noted that this was the 18th Golf Sponsorship edition of Heritage Insurance and as Nanyuki Sports Club it shall continue to cement their everlasting business and social relationship.
“This is a true testament of commitment on the part of our sponsor not only towards the advancement of golf as a sport but also to giving back to society. As a client, Nanyuki Sports Club commits to continue supporting Heritage Insurance Company, “noted Mwangi.
Sponsor Heritage Insurance brought in a large team to support the tournament led by its Managing Director Rosalyn Mugoh and Group Head of Distribution Liberty Kenya Holdings Limited Judith Odhiambo.
Others present were the General Manager Heritage Medical Business Tony Mwangi, Head of Retail Business Simon Chege, BDM-Heritage James Kamiri, Zep Representative Brian Tarus and host Heritage Insurance Nanyuki Branch Manager Isaac Wainaina.
DOUGLAS MWALE, IMG Kenya Limited adds, it was a weekend to remember for Windsor Golf and Hotel Club’s Britney Nyanchera who celebrated her birthday in the best way possible by clinching the Girls’ Overall title at the 3rd NCBA Coast Junior Open held from Friday April 25th to Sunday 27th at the historic par 71 Mombasa Golf Club Course.
Nyanchera defied the strong coastal winds, Sunday’s rain showers, and fierce competition to lift the title, carding rounds of 91, 88, and 89 for a gross total of 268 gross.
Despite the challenging course conditions, the determined junior golfer held her nerve to finish with a commanding +55 over par and claim top honors among the girls.
Reflecting on her memorable win, Britney said, “The experience was good, the competition was somehow tough because of the weather. However, I feel really good to have won. I’m grateful for the support from my mom and coach for believing in me.”
Her mother, Maggie Nyabate, expressed her pride saying, “I have been walking with her through this journey, and it feels great to see her winning in competition. She started playing when she was eight years old, and I’m proud to see the growth.”
In the Boys’ Overall category, Mwathi Gicheru from Royal Nairobi Golf Club delivered a stand out performance posting consistent rounds of 75, 76, and 77 for a total score of 228 gross (+15).
His steady play across the three days kept him ahead of the field, earning him the Boys’ Overall Winner title.
In the age group categories, the tournament produced equally thrilling battles where in the Boys’ 19-21 Years, Kevin Anyien (Golf Park) shot three identical rounds of 83 for a total of 249 gross (+36) to take the title, with Aaron Mutisya (Nyali Golf Club) finishing second with 296 gross (+83).
Among the Girls’ 16-21 Years Grace Makasi (Nyali) battled it out to win with a score of 297 gross (+84), narrowly beating clubmate Rasmeet Kaur who posted 300 gross (+87).
In the Boys’ 16-18 Years Hetansh Shah (Sigona) emerged victorious after carding 247 gross (+34), closely followed by Gicheru Kimani (Royal Nairobi) at 249 gross (+36).
The Boys’ 14-15 Years division witnessed a tight contest with Thacker Mitansh (Sigona) winning with 232 gross (+19) ahead of fellow Sigona junior Yuvraj Rajput with 235 gross (+22).
For the Girls’ 15 Years and Under, Brianna Ngecu Simone (Muthaiga) displayed steady form to post 270 gross (+57) with Randy Turi (Windsor) taking second place with 299 gross (+77).
In the Boys’ 13 Years and Under, Nawenxuan Li (Vet Lab) impressed by carding a gross 282 gross (+69), edging out Hakeem Mutungi (Limuru) who finished with 298 gross (+85).
The three-day tournament, part of the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) 2025 calendar and proudly sponsored by NCBA Bank as title sponsor attracted 45 juniors from across Kenya underscoring the growing momentum behind junior golf development.
Government representative Rodgers Chimega, chief advisor to the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to nurturing young talent.
“There is a perception that golf is a game for the elderly, but we are working to ensure that more juniors take up golf and compete on the world stage. We want young ones not just to play for fun, but to make a living from the sport,”said Chimega.
NCBA Coast Region Manager Yasir Ashu reiterated NCBA’s vision for junior golf saying, “Our support to JGF is not just about sponsoring tournaments. it’s an investment in the future of Kenyan golf. We want to ensure that every junior has a chance to compete, grow, and dream of global success.”
JGF’s Coast Region representative Mary Mariga noted visible progress despite challenges saying, “We still have fewer juniors in Mombasa compared to other regions. However, JGF is working with coaches and schools to train more juniors, and we expect to see both numbers and quality of play improve.”
She hailed the organizers for the success of the tournament and ensuring that the juniors enjoyed their three days stay in Mombasa and left happily in preparation for School.
Mombasa Golf Club Captain George Mokaya also praised the juniors’ spirit and talent saying, “The good thing is that these juniors are now participating not just in junior tournaments but also in club events like the Tannahill Shield. Thanks to JGF and partners like NCBA, we are seeing the next generation of golfers take their rightful place on the course.”
He added, “Initially, it was mostly parents pushing their children to golf. But now, with structures in place and more inclusivity, we are seeing a real shift. I sincerely thank NCBA for their continued and generous support of junior golf.”
OTHER SELECTED RESULTS.
RUIRU SPORTS CLUB.
Isuzu Golf day.
Overall winner-Wambui Rugu-(24)-45 Points, Men winner-Suleiman Kamau-(15)-41 Points, Runners up-Kelvin Chege-(26)-39 Points, Lady winner-Pauline Mungai-(20)-37 Points, Runners up-Veronica Mwaura-(27)-33 Points, Sponsor winner-Martin Murimi-(17)-32 Points, Guest men winner-Erick Mutuma-(17)-39 Points, Runners up-Stephen Kinyanjui-(25)-37 Points, Guest lady winner-Sabina Wacuka-(16)-34 Points,
Division 2 winner-Julius Kamau-(34)-37 Points, Junior winner-Wilson Mwangi-(23)-35 Points.
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