-Kamaisi earned Ksh. 115,600 from the Ksh. 500,000 prize purse as home Club’s Ebill Omollo claims second slot, earning Ksh. 69,400.
-Kenya Golf Union (KGU) Vice-Chairman Jonathan Marucha praised the quality of competition witnessed throughout the tournament and the continued growth of the KAGC circuit.
-Next KAGC event is NCBA Coast Open (Barry Cup) at Seafront Mombasa Golf Club from Friday 3rd, to Sunday 5th while Kenya Swing starts from Friday July 17th, to Sunday 19th at Limuru Country Club.
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Nakuru Golf Club’s John Kamaisi claimed the 2026 NCBA Kabete Open title on Sunday after producing a composed final-round performance to seal his second victory of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) season at Vet Lab Sports Club in Nairobi on Sunday.
The three days 54 holes’ tournament that kicked off from Friday, saw Kamaisi carding a 1 over par 73 in the final round to finish on a 3 over par total of 219 gross, following earlier rounds of 74 gross and 72 gross.
His consistent display saw him remain in contention from the opening round and fend off a strong field of 130 golfers from across East Africa.
The victory that earned him winner’s cash of Ksh. 115,600 from the tournament’s Ksh. 500,000 prize purse, follows his triumph at the NCBA Kiambu Open earlier this season and sees him rise to the top of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Order of Merit standings with 736 points after 13 events, overtaking Muthaiga Golf Club’s Jay Sandhu, who now moves to second on 630 points.
“I’m delighted to win the NCBA Kabete Open. It’s one of the toughest tournaments on the KAGC calendar, so to come out on top against such a strong field is very satisfying. I stayed patient throughout the three rounds, trusted my game, and I’m happy it paid off. Going top of the Order of Merit gives me confidence heading into the next stretch of the season, but there’s still a lot of golf to be played,” said Kamaisi.
The NCBA Coronation & Bendor Trophy champion Ebill Omollo from the home club who was among the title contenders throughout the week, finished second after closing with a 1 over par 73 gross for a tournament total of 6 over par 222 gross and was awarded Ksh. 69,400 for his runner-up finish.
“It was a competitive tournament and I’m pleased with how I fought throughout the weekend. Of course, everyone comes here aiming to win, but finishing second keeps me in a good position as we head into the next events. I’ll take the positives from this week, keep working on my game, and look forward to the challenges ahead,” said Omollo.
Third place was shared by Jay Sandhu of Muthaiga Golf Club and Vet Lab’s Kushagra Sharma, who both finished on 8 over-par 224 gross.
Sandhu posted rounds of 81 gross, 71 gross and 72 gross, while Sharma returned rounds of 74 gross, 78 gross and 72 gross as each received Ksh. 40,000.
Kenya Golf Union (KGU) Vice-Chairman Jonathan Marucha praised the quality of competition witnessed throughout the tournament and the continued growth of the KAGC circuit.
“The NCBA Kabete Open once again demonstrated the high standard of amateur golf we continue to witness on the KAGC circuit. The quality of competition has been exceptional, and it’s encouraging to see both established players and emerging talent consistently raising the level of the game. As we head into the Coast Open for the Barry Cup at Mombasa Golf Club and the Kenya Swing at Limuru, we expect the competition to become even more intense as players’ battle for valuable Order of Merit and World Amateur Golf Ranking points (WAGR). We thank NCBA for its continued support, which has been instrumental in strengthening the amateur game and providing golfers with quality competitive opportunities throughout the season,” said Marucha.
Following the Kabete Open, the KAGC circuit now heads to Seafront Mombasa Golf Club course for the NCBA Coast Open (Barry Cup) next from Friday, 3rd July, to Sunday 5th.
Attention will then shift to the highly anticipated Kenya Swing, beginning with the Limuru Open & Bracken Hurst Trophy at Limuru Country Club from Friday 17th, July to Sunday 19th, followed by the Kenya Amateur Stroke Play Championship.
It will then move Royal Nairobi Golf Club from Thursday July 23rd, to Sunday 26th, before concluding with the Kenya Amateur Match Play Championship from Thursday 30th, July 30 to Sunday 2nd, August.
The Swing tournaments are expected to play a decisive role in the race for the KAGC title, with valuable World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and Order of Merit points on offer as players’ battle for supremacy in the second half of the season.
TOP TEN LEADERS AND TIES (NCBA KABETE OPEN).
John Kamais-Nakuru (+3)-74-72-73-219 gross-Ksh. 115,600, Ebill Omollo-Vet Lab (+6)-72-77-73-222 gross-Ksh. 69,400, Jay Sandhu-Muthaiga (+8)-81-71-72-224 gross-Ksh. 40,400, Kushagra Sharma-Vet Lab (+8) 74-79-71-224 gross-Ksh. 40,400, Parv Kavia-Sigona (+11) 73-75-227 gross-Ksh. 27,800, Byiringiro Jacques-Kigali (+12) 79-74-75 228 gross-Ksh. 22,000, Elvis Muigua-Windsor (+12) 78-76-74 228 gross-Ksh. 22,000, Shashwat Harish-Muthaiga (+13) 83-75-71 229 gross-Ksh. 18,600, Hitayezu Jean D’amour-Kigali (+14) 73-78-79 230 gross-Ksh. 16,800, Steve Kiaro-Ndumberi (+14)-73-76-81-230 gross-Ksh-16,800.
SYLVESTOR SHIELD 2026-VET LAB.
Overall Winner Vivek Vajpayee (14)-72-69-141 nett, Runners up-Nelson Nyoike (23)-72-74-146 nett, Men winner (Rd 1)-Alex Njaaga (23)-71 nett, Lady winner (Rd 1)-Margaret Nyakang’o (13)-74 nett,
Senior winner (Rd 1)-Peter Muiruri (21)-72 nett, Junior winner (Rd 1)-Prince Moreno (20)-75 nett, Men winner (Rd 2)-Gulraaj Sehmi (80-71 nett, Lady winner (Rd 2)-Frankie Gichuru (13)-73 nett, Senior Winner (Rd 2)-Onesmus Kibuna (29)-74 nett, Junior Winner (Rd 2)-Ephraim Mugisha (7)-77 nett.
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