-The field of 96 players features players from the home Country, Rwanda, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Burundi, Uganda, India, Ghana, China, and Serbia, all competing for a share of the Ksh. 700,000 prize pool.
-The Tournament remains an important stop on the KAGC pathway, offering players a chance to earn ranking points, sharpen competitive form, and test themselves against some of the region’s best amateurs.
-Elsewhere, the fifth leg of the 2026 PGK Equator Tour is currently underway at Ruiru Sports Club from Thursday,16th, July, and running through to Sunday,19th, July.
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A star-studded field of 96 players battle for the 2026 NCBA Limuru Open Championship & Brackenhurst Trophy at the par 72 Limuru Country Club course from Friday,17th, July through to Sunday ,19th, July, with the event expected to deliver one of the most competitive amateur showdowns of the season.
The 2026 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series leader, John Kamaisi, headlines the line-up that also has second placed Jay Sandhu and third-placed Elvis Muigua alongside Rwanda’s Jean D’Amour Hitayezu who comes to this leg on the back of his win at the NCBA Coast Open ‘Barry Cup’ last weekend.
Teenage sensations Kanana Muthomi and Cherono Kipkorir lead the list of women golfers set for the showdown alongside Kellie Gachaga, Maryam Mwakitawa, and Nancy Wairimu.
The field features players from Rwanda, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Burundi, Uganda, India, Ghana, China, and Serbia, adding strong regional and international appeal as they compete for a share of the Ksh. 700,000 prize pool.
Kamaisi leads the standings on 809.20 points, extending his advantage at the top despite the second-place finish in Mombasa.
Muthaiga Golf Club’s Jay Sandhu sits second on 640.00 points, Elvis Muigua remains third with 495.26 points, Eugine Wafula is fourth on 472.26 points and William Odek rounds out the top five on 409.56 points.
The Limuru Open & Brackenhurst Trophy remains an important stop on the KAGC pathway, offering players a chance to earn ranking points, sharpen competitive form, and test themselves against some of the region’s best amateurs.
The strength of the entry list also reflects the continued appeal of Limuru Country Club as a venue capable of attracting elite fields and delivering high-quality championship golf.
Tournaments’ Director John Marucha expressed confidence that the NCBA Limuru Open will deliver another exciting chapter in the 2026 KAGC Series.
“The NCBA Limuru Open continues to be one of the most prestigious events on the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship calendar. The quality and diversity of the field reflect the growing
stature of Kenyan amateur golf and the regional appeal of the KAGC Series. We look forward to three days of exceptional competition as players’ battle for crucial ranking points and the coveted Limuru title,” said Marucha.
The NCBA-sponsored Kenya Amateur Golf Championship Series remains instrumental in the development of amateur golf, providing players with a structured pathway to compete at the
highest level while earning national ranking points and preparing for international competition.
Through its enduring partnership with the Kenya Golf Union, NCBA Bank continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening the amateur game and nurturing the next generation of golfing talent.
At the same time, more golfers will be hoping to secure their NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale slots this weekend during the Nyanza Golf Club Monthly Mug, a mini-qualifier of the series.
Qualification to the Grand Finale, set to be held at the prestigious Karen Country Club on November 28, will be earned by the Overall gross winner, Men’s gross winner, Lady gross winner, Division 2 Men winner, Division 2 Lady winner, Division 3 winner and the leading Junior.
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NCBA 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.
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Elsewhere, the fifth leg of the 2026 PGK Equator Tour teed off at Ruiru Sports Club from Thursday,16th, July 16 and running through to Sunday,19th, July 19.
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