-Mombasa Golf Club Team Captain George Mokaya expressed his pride in the team’s performance and thanked NCBA for their support towards the team over the past three years.
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Mombasa Golf Club, sponsored by NCBA Bank, claimed their first-ever Tannahill Shield victory in the centennial edition of the prestigious Easter Golf Tournament, with a total gross of 48 points across four intense rounds of play.
Hosted at the scenic and historic Royal Nairobi Golf Club, a 119-year-old par-72 course, this year’s Tannahill Shield Easter Tournament marked its 100th anniversary from Friday, April 18th, to Sunday, April 20th, 2025, and brought together nine elite teams, including Mombasa Golf Club, Muthaiga Golf Club, Kenya Railway Golf Club, Vet Lab Sports Club, Sigona Golf Club, Western Kenya team, Windsor Golf Club, Royal Nairobi Golf Club, and Limuru Country Club.
Mombasa Golf Club opened the tournament with a strong performance in Round 1, securing 12 points, continued its dominance with 15 points in Round 2, 10 points in Round 3 and sealed the win with another 11 points in Round 4, finishing with a tournament-best total of 48 points.
Their triumph was led by team captain Gurbux Singh and team manager Erick Nyongesa, with an impressive line-up of elite amateurs including Adel Balala, William Odeck, Sammy Mulama, Josphat Rono, Henry Kamau, Feisal Lasker, George Munyao, Charles Rob, and promising junior Nathan Ngweno. Balala and Odeck, both off appearances at the 2025 Magical Kenya Open, were instrumental in delivering critical wins, while Mulama and Kamau brought their seasoned experience from the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series.
Mombasa Golf Club Team Captain George Mokaya expressed his pride in the team’s performance and thanked NCBA for their support towards the team over the past three years.
“This win means the world to us, not just because it’s the 100th edition, but because of what it took to get here. Every player gave it their all, and this moment is a reflection of months of hard work, discipline, and the belief we’ve built within the team. We’re immensely grateful to NCBA for walking with us this journey with us over the last three years and this trophy is just as much theirs as it is ours.”
Mombasa Golf Club’s Chairman Lawrence Odhiambo said they are excited to back at Royal Nairobi and be part of this great tournament as a Co-Host for the historic centenary edition of the Tannahill Shield.
“We are privileged and honored to be part of the guests and part of this 100-year-old journey and We must say the journey can only get better. Once again Royal Nairobi has proved itself as true home of Golf and on behalf of Team Mombasa, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Captain Willy Mastamet and hos Committee for not only hosting the Tannahill Shield but also making the tournament to be remembered. What You have achieved today is truly outstanding and your efforts have made the tournament a resounding success.
Odhiambo also thanked the Sponsors led by title sponsor Jamii Telecom for being part and parcel of the Tannahill Shield over years.
“Your resources are what is fueling this tournament to make it the greatest Amateur event in this Region, “noted Odhiambo.
He pointed out that Tannahill Shield is all about excellent Golf and the best Amateur golfers competing against each other for the last few days have witnessed a breath taking moments and cut-throat competition from Seniors, Juniors and the main event.
“This tournament has been a true celebration of team spirit, Sportsmanship and friendly competition. I want to thank all the players for their hard work, dedication and sports man ship. May we continue to foster this spirit of camaraderie and excellence, “said Odhiambo.
The Chairman congratulated the all team Captains and Team Managers for putting a team to participate in the Tournament noting that it takes weeks of training and planning to participate in such a competitive event.
“Finally, let me extend my congratulations to the winners of the Centenary Tannahill Shield, my Club, Tea Mombasa/Your Skill and determination have earned this victory. I also appreciate the performances of the runners up Muthaiga. Your Participation was indeed commendable and I hope You all enjoyed the event as much as we Did. Let’s Cherish the spirit of the Tannahill for it is indeed a precious gift handed to us by our fore fathers and together we shall hand it over to the generations to come, “said Odhiambo.
Team Mombasa had a clear nine-point lead over their nearest rivals Muthaiga Golf Club who delivered a steady campaign to finish second overall with 39 points.
But there was a thrilling battle for the third spot that saw Kenya Railway Golf Club and Vet Lab Sports Club tie with 35 points each.
Sigona Golf Club and Western Kenya were tied at 30 points, Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club followed with 29 points, while defending champions Royal Nairobi Golf Club, despite home-course advantage, finished on position 8 overall with 26 and Limuru Country Club rounded off the leader board with 16 points.
Earlier in the week, Mombasa Golf Club’s senior squad had set the tone, clinching the top spot in their category with a cumulative 477 gross.
Western Kenya followed closely with 480, and hosts Royal Nairobi came in at 481, underlining how fine the margins were at every level of competition.
NCBA Bank Corporate Banking Director Charles Omondi congratulated the Mombasa team and reiterated the Bank’s long-term commitment to nurturing talent and driving impact in communities across Kenya.
“This victory by Mombasa Golf Club is a proud moment for us as NCBA. We believe in going beyond banking by investing in platforms that shape character, instill discipline, and bring people together. Golf embodies all these values that also align perfectly with our purpose. We are especially proud to have walked this journey with Mombasa Golf Club over the past years, and today’s result proves that great things happen when we grow together. As we mark the centenary of the Tannahill Shield, we hope that this win will inspire a new generation of golfers, not just in Mombasa, but across the country, “said Omondi.
According to Royal club record, The Tannahill Shield is a prestigious annual inter-club foursomes golf tournament in Kenya, inaugurated in 1924 and is one of the largest amateur golf events in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The tournament was initially an event between Royal Nairobi and Mombasa Golf Clubs, eventually expanding to include other clubs.
The shield itself was donated by Mr. Tannahill where the tournament was renamed in his honor in 1938 and the trophy awarded to the winning team was renamed the Tannahill Shield recognizing the contribution of Mr. Tannahill, the first Honorary Secretary of the Kenya Golf Union (KGU).
The Tannahill Shield has become a significant event in the Kenyan golfing calendar with many of the top amateur players from various clubs participating each year and continues to be a major inter-club event celebrated for its history tradition, and sportsmanship.
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