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GOLF NEWS-NCBA TransNzoia Open Championship draws 72 Amateurs at Kitale this Weekend;

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Coast Lady Golfer Naomi Wafula from Vipingo Baobab Ridge Golf Resort in Kilifi County. Photo by Maarufu Mohamed, golfnewslinks.

-The Event is one of the NCBA series of the ongoing 27 legs of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Schedule being played across golf clubs in the Country and organized by the Kenya Golf Union (KGU).

MAARUFU MOHAMED-GOLFNEWSLINKS;

The NCBA 2024 TransNzoia Open Golf Championship has attracted some 72 leading Amateurs scheduled to start at the Kitale Golf Club Course in Western Kenya from Friday, 26th, April.

The two days event has attracted the Amateurs including three from Rwanda, adding an international flair to the competition.

Coast Golfer William Odeck from Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa County. Photo by Maarufu Mohamed, golfnewslinks.

It is one of the ongoing 27 series of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Schedule being played across Golf Clubs in the Country and organized by the Kenya Golf Union (KGU).

This highly anticipated Open set around the picturesque course promises to be a thrilling showcase of golfing excellence, attracting top amateur golfers from across the Country.

It tees off from 8.00 am from the First Tee with the team of C.Onyango, William Odeck and N. Muchiti while the last team featuring A.Odongo, A.Kiptigoi, and C.Wambasi will be teeing off at 9.40 AM.

Kiambu’s Elvis Muigua and currently the leading Amateur golfer in the Country, will be defending his title at the Open after securing victory in last year’s event, marking his maiden triumph in the KAGC series.

Golf enthusiasts eagerly anticipate Muigua’s performance as he seeks to maintain his dominance on the course.

The Open will also feature other notable competitors, including among them Kenya Railway’s John Lejirma and Vetlab’s Ebill Omollo, both of whom are expected to showcase their talents and vie for the coveted title.

John Lejirma from the Kenya Railways Golf Club in Nairobi County. Photo by Maarufu Mohamed, golfnewslinks.

Naomi Wafula from Vipingo Baobab Ridge Golf Resort in Kilifi County is the sole female competitor who is eager to claim victory in her hometown and make her mark on the tournament.

The Open also holds significant importance as the Amateurs will be seeking qualifications for both the Kenya Amateur Golf Ranking (KAGR) and the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).

Excitement is building as the Club, renowned for its challenging yet picturesque layout, prepares to host the event and with the golf course in impeccable condition, players can expect optimal playing conditions and a true test of skill and strategy.

Golf enthusiasts and spectators alike are expected to witness an action-packed tournament and also experience top-tier golfing competition in support of the next generation of golfing stars.

Kenya Golf Union (KGU established in 1928 is Kenya’s oldest continuous Sports Organization affiliated with the Ministry of Sports  and  Culture, the Royal &  Ancient, and the International Golf Federation.

The Union serves as the Governing body for Golf in Kenya, uniting 38 Golf Clubs and 2 Golfing Societies across the nation with its core objectives to encompass the advancement, promotion, and protection of golfing interests within Kenya.

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.

The 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 set to play a key role in supporting Africa’s economic ambitions and is a market leader in Corporate Banking, Asset Finance, and Digital Banking.

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