-The championship that attracted 84 juniors from six nations of hosts Kenya, Zambia, India, China, Portugal and the United States.
-Top Four Juniors earned qualification to the prestigious Faldo Junior Tour European Grand Final, scheduled for 17th-19th, November 2026 at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates.
-Tournament organized by Junior Golf Foundation (JGF), forms part of the globally renowned Faldo Junior Tour founded by six-time Major Champion Sir Nick Faldo and also recognized as a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) event while also contributing valuable points towards the JGF Order of Merit.
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Sigona Golf Club’s Tsevi Soni recorded a total of round of 221 gross (+5) to be crowned the overall champion of the 5th NCBA Faldo Junior Tour Kenya Championship at Vet Lab Sports Club in Nairobi early in the week.
Soni played out heart held an impressive three-day performance lead from the opening round on posting 72 gross and again taking lead on the second day carding 73 gross.
The boy returned to seal the final third day with 76 gross to secure the overall title in one of Kenya’s premier junior golf championships.
While Soni claimed the overall honors, the Boys under-21 years old category title was won by Kevin Anyien of Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club in the championship that attracted 84 juniors from six nations of hosts Kenya, Zambia, India, China, Portugal and the United States, further highlighting the tournament’s growing international profile and its importance as a pathway to elite global competition.
Anyien produced a strong final round of 73 gross to finish on a total of 227 gross (+11), edging out Sigona’s Hetansh Shah, who finished runner-up on 229 gross (+13).
In the Boys under 16 years old category, home Club’ Yuvraj Rajput closed with a round of 73 gross to claim victory on a total of 225 gross (+9) while Windsor’s Amar Shah finished second on 230 gross (+14).
Sigona’s Maryam Mwakitawa secured the Girls under 21 years’ title after finishing with a total score of 244 gross (+28), while Muthaiga’s Hazel Kuria claimed runner-up prize on 250 gross (+34).
The Girls under 16 years’ division was won by Royal Nairobi’s Cherono Kipkorir, whose rounds of 79 gross, 74 gross, and 78 gross earned her victory on a total of 231 gross (+15) while Belinda Wanjiru of Vet Lab finished second on 236 gross (+20), beating Audrey Gachora on countback.
The four leading category winners, Soni, Rajput, Mwakitawa and Kipkorir, earned qualification to the prestigious Faldo Junior Tour European Grand Final, scheduled for 17th-19th, November 2026 at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates.
This tournament organized by Junior Golf Foundation (JGF), forms part of the globally renowned Faldo Junior Tour founded by six-time Major Champion Sir Nick Faldo.
It is recognized as a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) event while also contributing valuable points towards the JGF Order of Merit.
JGF President James Ondigo praised the high standard of competition displayed throughout the tournament and thanked the partners who made the event possible.
“We have witnessed three days of outstanding junior golf and I would like to congratulate all the players for their dedication, discipline, and sportsmanship,” said Ondigo.
He pointed out that the growth of this championship reflects the tremendous progress being made in junior golf both in Kenya and across the region.
“We are particularly encouraged by the strong international participation and the quality of play displayed throughout the week. On behalf of the JGF, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to Vet Lab Sports Club for graciously availing its course and facilities to our juniors. We are equally grateful to NCBA Bank for their continued support and commitment to the development of junior golf in Kenya where their partnership continues to create invaluable opportunities for young golfers to compete, grow, and pursue their dreams on the international stage,”noted Ondigo.
Ondigo said that, now in its fifth edition, the NCBA Faldo Junior Tour Kenya Championship continues to strengthen its position as one of the region’s leading junior golf events.
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