-The players are competing for valuable ranking points in the national amateur circuit, with the prize money standing at Ksh. 500,000.
-The NCBA Kakamega Goldfields Trophy provides another opportunity for players to strengthen their positions in the KAGC rankings as the race for season honors intensifies.
-Tournaments Director, Jonathan Marucha said the NCBA Kakamega Goldfields Trophy remains an important fixture on the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship calendar.
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Action moves to Western Kenya where players are battling for the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series in the NCBA Goldfields Trophy Golf tournament at Kakamega Sports Club.
A large number of 71 players are competing for valuable ranking points from Friday, 19th to Sunday, 21st, June 2026, in the national amateur circuit, with the prize money standing at Ksh. 500,000.
The three-day championship has drawn players from across the country, highlighting the growing competitiveness of the KAGC Series and the continued support of amateur golf development through NCBA’s sponsorship.
Among the players registered 70 are Men while Faith Chemutai will be the sole lady Golfer in the field as she seeks to make her mark against a strong lineup of competitors.
The tournament features several standout performers who have enjoyed success on the 2026 KAGC calendar.
Among those expected to headline the field are, Elvis Muigua, the winner of the NCBA Ronald Marshall & Tony Gibson Tournament, Amos Odongo, the champion of the NCBA Masaku Inaugural Open, Elly Limo, winner of the NCBA Winston Churchill Tournament and John Kamaisi, the champion of the NCBA Kiambu Open.
The presence of recent tournament winners is expected to add further excitement to the
competition as players’ battle for top honors and crucial ranking points in the race for KAGC season accolades.
The NCBA Kakamega Goldfields Trophy provides another opportunity for players to strengthen their positions in the KAGC rankings as the race for season honors intensifies.
Competitors will face the challenge of the Kakamega Sports Club course, which is expected to test all aspects of their game over the three rounds of championship Golf.
Tournament organizers expressed confidence that the championship will deliver a highly competitive contest while providing an opportunity for golfers from across the country to showcase their skills.
Tournaments Director, Jonathan Marucha said, “The NCBA Kakamega Goldfields Trophy remains an important fixture on the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship calendar. We are delighted to welcome players to Kakamega Sports Club and look forward to an exciting weekend of quality amateur golf as competitors’ battle for honors and valuable ranking points.”
The NCBA-sponsored KAGC Series continues to play a significant role in the development of amateur golf in Kenya by providing a competitive platform for emerging and established players while contributing to the growth of the sport across the country.
Play gets underway from Friday, June 19, with competitors set to battle through the 54 holes three days of championship action before the winners are crowned on Sunday, June 21.
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Founded in 1928, the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) is the governing body of amateur Golf in Kenya, mandated to grow, regulate and promote the game across the country.
KGU organizes national championships, manages the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship series, and supports the international representation of Kenyan golfers.
Through partnerships with sponsors, clubs and communities, KGU continues to strengthen junior development, expand access to the game, and uphold global standards of excellence in Kenyan Golf.
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