-The event highlighted not only the technical abilities of young players but also their passion for the sport from both the boys’ and girls’ categories.
-Tournament Director and JGF Vice President James Ondigo praised the depth of talent on display saying, the performances are a clear sign that junior golf in Kenya is growing stronger with each event.
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The NCBA U.S Kids tour stop at Sigona Golf Club brought together Kenya’s most promising junior golfers for another thrilling showcase of talent, skill, and determination.
The event highlighted not only the technical abilities of young players but also their passion for the sport, with standout performances across both the boys’ and girls’ categories.
The Boys’ divisions produced some exciting rounds, with Victor Haland taking the Boys 6 & Under category at +5, while Aryan Patel emerged victorious in the Boys 7 category, also carding+5.
Surya Bongu displayed great consistency to claim the Boys 8 category on +2, before Hakeem Mutungi thrilled the crowd in the Boys 9 category with a sensational 1-under-par finish, one of the standout scores of the day.
In the older boys’ age groups, Paren Reel topped the Boys 10 category with +4, while Ishaan Patel fought hard to secure victory in the Boys 11 category with +8. The Boys 12 group saw Xia Yu rise to the challenge, finishing on +10.
The highly competitive Boys 13-14 category was edged by Savir Shah, who carded +1, while in the Boys 15-18 category, Shashwat Harish
showed great composure to clinch victory with a score of +2.
The Girls’ categories were equally impressive, with Njeri Nganga winning the Girls 8 & Under category at +6, while Irene Asiyo led the Girls 9-10 group with +5.
Ashley Gachora thrilled the galleries with a near-par round of +1 to take the Girls 11-12 category. In the Girls 13-14 category, Chloe Chiuri put in a strong performance with +2, while Esther Paul fought bravely to claim the Girls 15-18 category at +28.
Tournament Director and JGF Vice President James Ondigo praised the depth of talent on display saying, “The performances we’ve seen today are a clear sign that junior golf in Kenya is growing stronger with each event. From under-par rounds to the determination shown across all categories, these young golfers are a true inspiration. With the support of clubs, parents, and our partners, we are confident that this generation will carry Kenyan golf to new heights.”
The event once again reaffirmed the mission of the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) and its partners to nurture talent, instill sportsmanship, and grow the game among juniors.
The NCBA Nairobi Fall Local Tour proceeds to the fifth event at Thika Sports Club on Sunday, 5 th October 2025, with even more excitement expected as the season progresses towards the 8 th event and season finale in November.
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