-They managed to claim the runners up slot behind South Africa where both qualified for the prestigious Toyota Junior Golf 2026 World Cup in Japan.
-Kenya’s Mwathi Gicheru and South Africa’s Andries Van der Vyver were the Individual stand out performers while Bianca Ngecu also from Kenya Lourenda Stey of South Africa stood out best among the top girls.
-The three days’ tournament attracted from 14 African Countries competing in a high-quality competition.
-And Kenya Clubs weekend draws with CBK Mombasa Branch at Nyali,Vetlab has the M.E.Musa Memorial Trophy and Eldoret plays host to its Captain’s Prize.
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Team Kenya Juniors displayed sterling performance in the just concluded 2026 All Africa Junior Team 2026 Championship (AAJTC) at the par 72 Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club course in the capital city, Nairobi on Thursday.
After a three days of high-quality competition from Tuesday, the hard fighting Boys’ team braved a defensive force from 14 African Countries in delivering a commendable performance to record a round total of 661 gross (220-223-218) for a second place behind leaders South Africa with 626 gross (212-202-212).
This achievement marks a significant achievement for the Country’s junior golf program where Kenya and South Africa both secured qualification for the forthcoming prestigious 2026 Toyota Junior Golf World Cup championship scheduled to take place at Nagoya in Japan around June after qualification rounds for top-performing international teams.
The boys’ team demonstrated resilience and determination throughout the championship with Mwathi Gicheru emerging as the top Kenyan performer, finishing among the top five individuals at +1 from a total of 217 gross (75-72-70), highlighting by a crucial birdie on the final hole.
His round showed great fighting spirit, despite setbacks on the back nine that included bogeys on holes 14 and 16 and a double bogey on hole 15.
Strong contributions also came from Junaid Manji, who finished 8th at +4 from 220 gross (73-75-72), while Tsevi Soni at +9 from 225 gross (72-77-76) and Yuvraj Rajput with +11) from 227 gross (75-76-76) rounded off Kenya’s effort, underscoring the team’s depth and competitive spirit.
Kenya girls also impressed, led by Bianca Ngecu, who finished third at +5 from 221 gross (75-70-76), continuing her strong form throughout the tournament.
Kanana Muthomi secured a tie 4 finish at +8 from 224 gross (76-70-78) while Belinda Wanjiru was placed 8th at +15 through 231 gross (79-82-70), contributing to Kenya’s overall second-place finish.
South Africa’s victory whose Girls team also qualified for the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup, was underpinned by outstanding individual performances in the Boys category, led by Andries Van der Vyver, who produced a remarkable tournament total of -15 after hitting 201 gross (68-65-68), showcasing consistency and control across all three rounds.
He was well supported by Cilliers Craig at -3 from 213 gross (72-66-75) and Dewan de Bruin with -2 from 214 gross (72-71-71) as the South African team maintained their dominance from start to finish.
In the girls’ competition, South Africa’s Lourenda Steyn delivered a standout final round of 66 gross to surge into the lead and secure victory at -8 overall from 208 gross (71-71-66), overtaking compatriot Phenyo Sebata, who finished second at +1 on a total of 217 gross (69-69-79).
President of the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) Vincent Mukiri, expressed satisfaction of the Junior performances and assured them of more efforts and support program will be put in place in readiness for the World tournament in Japan.
“The journey to Japan has begun and with collective support from the Ministry of Sports and our corporate partners, am sure our Team will bring glory to the Country. “said Mukiri.
He pointed out that the successful hosting of the AAJTC championship further cements Kenya’s position as a key hub for Junior golf development in Africa championship while reinforcing the importance of structured competition in nurturing the next generation of talent.
“It once again highlighted the growing standard of junior golf across the continent, with teams demonstrating skill, discipline and competitive spirit throughout the three days, “noted Mukiri.
And with qualification secured, both Kenya and South Africa now turn their attention to representing Africa at the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup in Japan in June 2026, where they will compete against the World’s best Junior golfers.
TOP FIVE COUNTRIES-THREE DAYS GROSS SCORES.
BOYS.
South Africa (-22)-212-202-212-626 gross, Kenya (+13)-220-223-218-661 gross, Morocco (+18)-231-219-216-666 gross, Uganda (+25)-230-220-223-673 gross, Zimbabwe (+27)-233-221-221-675 gross.
GIRLS.
South Africa (-14)-140-140-138-418 gross, Kenya (+5)-151-140-146-437 gross, Morocco (+29)-158-146-157-461 gross, Zimbabwe (+43)-164-153-158-475 gross, Tunisia (+130)-157-158-162-477 gross.
TOP FIVE OVERALL INDIVIDUAL LEADERS.
BOYS.
Andries Van Der Vyver-South Africa Boys-68-65-68-201 gross, Cilliers Craig-South Africa Boys-72-66-75-213 gross, Dewan De Bruin-South Africa Boys-72-71-71-214 gross, Munesu Tadiswa Chimhini-Zimbabwe Boys-75-70-71-216 gross, Mwathi Gicheru-Kenya Boys-75-72-70-217 gross
GIRLS.
Lourenda Steyn-South Africa-71-71-66-208 gross, Phenyo Sebata-South Africa-69-69-79-217 gross, Bianca Ngecu-Kenya-75-70-76-221 gross, Casey Twindale-South Africa-78-74-72-224 gross, Kanana Muthomi-Kenya-76-70-78-224 gross, Noha Ghadi-Morocco-78-68-82-228 gross.
And Kenya Clubs weekend draws.
NYALI GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB.
Saturday,28th, March,2026.
CBK Mombasa Branch Golf Tournament.
Format-Stable ford off 95% Handicap.
First Tee AM.
6:30 Lewa.O,Kandu.M,Taib.S, Oyaro.T;6:40 Kaguru.J, Zoab.G, Gerber.B, Pattni.B;6:50 Somji.Q, Patel. P,Molu.A.J, Walji.M;7:00 Dodhia.R, Anjarwal.F,Chauhan.K, Pattni.N;7:10 Omondi.B,Eng.Ingari. W,Kyambadde.D,ANO;7:20 Shah.H,Gulamhussein.G, Sheikh.R,Chauhan.N;7:30 Shikely.S.R, Oluoch.J, Wambari.P,Chauhan.S;7:40 Odoo.C,Akinyi.E,Rading.W,Gathunga.N;7:50 Kimanga.P, Githinji.G, Nduati.E, Mutero.D; 8:00 Dhutia.V, Soares.D,Agina.C.K,Wanyama.T; 8:10 Ondieki.D, Jamal.Aly, Nyarandi. O,Gachihi.P;8:20 Kudrati.I, Malde.J, Saeed.M, Walli.H;8:30 Pandya.S, Sanghavi.M, Shah.N,Khanna.U.
First Tee PM.
11:40 Gatere.P, Majau.C,Gacicio.C,Njiru.I;11:50 Taib.M,Butt.K,Dr.Thugge.K, Angatsa.P; 12:00 Kotecha.S, Abwao.T, Halai.H,Muhita.R;12:10 Mugambi.D, Gathigi.S, Waruinge.D,Kinyanjui.R; 12:20 Dr.Shah. A,Mitterer.M,Hirani.S,Breitner.L;12:30 Mehta.D,Retd Gen.Kariuki.P.M, Patel.R,ANO; 12:40 Karemu. S,Kahindi.J, Dr.Onyinyo.W,Osoro.J;12:50 Orioro.J, ANO,Wambugu.S.M,ANO;13:00 Alibhai.R,Mintos.T,De Silva.T,Wahome. A;13:10 Sasan.D,Dr.Muthuuri.J.M,Gudka.S,Kaburu.J.S; 13:20 Oyaro.Y, Marshall.I,Gathuri.P,Bringloe.B; 13:30 Katemboh.N,Sheikh.I, Makau.D, Dr.Devani.R;13:40 Jamal.Aly, King’ori.J,Dhanji.Aa,Karimi.F;13:50 Muchai.L,Tweshe.S,ANO,Omar.S;14:00 Njenga.D,Mugure.H,Wahome.M.AN).
Tenth Tee AM.
6:30 Piecho.L, McClanahan.T, Marques.F, Krijnen.P; 6:40 ANO, ANO,ANO, ANO;6:50 ANO, ANO,ANO, ANO;7:00 ANO, ANO,ANO,ANO;7:10 ANO, ANO,ANO,ANO; 7:20 ANO, ANO, ANO,ANO; 7:30 ANO, ANO,ANO, ANO;7:40 Jezan.M, Mitsuru.T, Kyalo.J, Keigo.N; 7:50 Ingham. J, Ismail.A, Fraser.N, Mugavana. I; 8:00 Mugo.G, Ongalo.S,Karia.A, Kimori.J.
Tenth Tee PM.
12:00 Miheso.A,Radtke.J,Kimani.N,Kaveke.R;12:10 ANO,ANO,ANO,ANO;12:20 Pindolia.D,Shah. R,Angarwal.A,Chavda.B;12:30 Kunverji.R,Hirani.N,Gitau.P, Kimani.J;12:40 Pirbhai.Q,Malde.A,Virji. M,Patel.A;12:50 Davis.S,Gitumbi.W,Kikuvi.A, ANO; 13:00 ANO, ANO,ANO,ANO;13:10 ANO,ANO, ANO,ANO;13:20 ANO,ANO,ANO,ANO;13:30 ANO,ANO,ANO,ANO; 13:40 Dr.Shah.M, ANO, Esmail.K, ANO;13:50 Daya.R,ANO,Herter.F, ANO.
VETLAB SPORTS CLUB.
Saturday, 28th, March,2026.
M.E.Musa Memorial Trophy.
First Tee AM.
06:30 B.Shah, S.Gadiraju, K.Reddy, T.Muigai; 06:40 S.Woo, V.Tank, P.(Jnr) Tank, H.Tank (Jnr); 06:50 S. Parmar, S.Dossaji, R.Rupra, C.Hayer; 07:00 N.Sudhir, I.Mutiso, C.Kenei, J.Kosgei; 07:10 A.Unia, M.Shah, J. Mureu, S.Njenga; 07:20 A.Gandhi, S.Shah, N.Sagoo, C.Maitho; 07:30 Reserved, M.Chege, K.Muteria, E. Wakarima; 07:40 T.Mwithiga, P.Karimi, A.Kiome, K.Macharia; 07:50 B.Jones, J.Otieno, E.Munene, N. Kariuki; 08:00 K.Shah, S.Shah, C.Munyori, A.Shah; 08:10 V.Muthiani, J.Mathu, C.Gathumbi, J.Mwangi; 08:20 J.Machayo, M.Kanyi, Ano; 08:30 M.Makundi, P.Karing’u, M.Bector, J.Kinuthia; 08:40 S.Okach, R. Bore, T.Opar, B.Akun.
First Tee PM.
11:20 W.Nadida, R.Shah, G.Warui, K.Gretton; 11:30 J.Mukua, T.Thanawalla, D.Mukabi, G.Kabuuri; 11:40 A. Wangila, B.Shah, K.Okumu, M.Kituyi; 11:50 G.Waiganjo, R.Mohamed, A.Amran, E.Ng’ethe; 12:00 H. Kamuti, W.Burugu, T.Mwenda, J.Njuguna; 12:10 W.Macharia, B.Wamatu, K.Mariga, P.Kanyeki; 12:20 N. Ndegwa, S.Odongo, K.Bosire, Reserved; 12:30 P.Nderitu, K.Gitura, Reserved, Reserved; 12:40 M.Haria, S. Siyani, N.Siyani, D.Siyani; 12:50 F.Limo, Reserved, Reserved, Reserved; 13:00 R. Shah, Reserved, Reserved, Reserved; 13:10 K. Njoroge, H.M. Obino, P. Matu; 13:20 O. Abekah, V. Vajpayee, Ano; 13:30 M. Jaffer, K. Jaffer (Jnr), Ano.
Tenth Tee AM.
06:30 J. Chudasama, T. Shah, J. Odhiambo, V. Sharma; 06:40 P. Mandaliya, C. Parmar, N. Chandarana, F. Nurani; 06:50 A. Njaaga, H. Dodhia, D. Maina, P. Chibole; 07:00 H. Zhan, J. Qi, X. (Ord2822) Hongxin, C. Deng Deng; 07:20 A. Shah, P. Shah, P. Njuguna; 07:30 C. Ogolla, F. Ogutu, T. Shah, S. Ominde; 07:40 S. Githinji, S. Gachoki, G.Weru, A.Murage; 07:50 P.Githua, S.Orenge, J.Muruthi, G.Muchemi; 08:00 A. Ladak, F.Mugo, Ano; 08:10 W.Lee, K.Suh, Ano; 08:20 L.Kanyita, L.Kiragu, M.Omondi, M.Maina; 08:30 J. Kimani, D.Muriuki, A.Jarwal, G.Kirika; 08:40 G.Kanyua, by 4.
Tenth Tee PM.
11:20 H.Joshi, V.Budhdev, S.Samani, C.Jobanputra; 11:30 P.Muiruri, C.Kamari, S.Kigera, L.Munyua; 11:40 W.Okello, S.Muna, A.Waiganjo; 11:50 J.Wokabi, F.Liew, R.Ndei, L.Migoye; 12:00 E.Wangui, B.Berges, P. Moreno; 12:10 G.Wanjohi, P.Okemwa, X.Iraki; 12:20 S.Shah (Jnr), L.Ongori (Jnr), Ano; 12:40 C Bor, J. Kirui, P.Musyimi, E.Njuki; 12:50 J.Raithatha, R.Lakhani, M.Victor, M.Aggarwal; 13:00 V.Vajpayee (Jnr), L. Njoroge, J.Mureithi; 13:10 J.Kabochi, D.Musau, S.Okello, M.Mutiga.
ELDORET GOLF CLUB.
Saturday,28th, March, 2026.
Captains Prize.
AM.
6.30 K.Mutai, S.Haria, N.Murrey, J.Shah; 6.40 D.Too, P.Meli, M.Meli, Ano; 6.50 C.Johana, G.Mutai, P. Langat, L.Cheserek; 7.00 B.Macharia, I.Farook, B.Osino, R.Aloo; 7.10 N.Shah, M.Chumo, L.Kyleti, B. Tororey; 7.20 A.Tororei (Jnr), A.Butit, R.Cuthbert, Ano; 7.30 S.Tolgos (Jnr), F.Mburu, S.Sagoo, L.Shah; 7.40 G.Karira, S.Tororei (Jnr), R.Kandie, K.Chebii; 7.50 M.Kiprop, T.Nderitu (Jnr), E.Metoh, M.Wanjiku; 8.00 M.Karoney, J.Mwangi (Jnr), L.Kangogo, C.Koech; 8.10 A.Karanja, S.Tanui, E.Serem, D.Sang’utei; 8.20 H.Kip, S.Shah, M.Tanui, A.Chelogoi (Pro).
PM.
10.30 W.Kiprono, J.Komen, J.Chirchir, K.Limo; 10.40 B.Chemjor, G.Maiyo, K.Chandaria, H.Barno; 10.50 K. Serem, B.Sugut, F.Some, Ano; 11.00 R.Cheluget, F.Ann, L.Kipkoech, Ano; 11.10 K.Cheluget, V.Kwambai, J. Saina, E.Rutto; 11.20 S.Nendela, P.Cheruiyot, H.Yego, Ano; 11.30 N.Orgut, E.Cherop, G.Kitiwa, K.Limo; 11.40 R.Chepchumba, S.Kositany, N.Kiplagat, D.Chemweno; 11.50 S.Maiyo, J.Kiprono, A.Kitur, P.Kiprop.
12.00 G.Njoroge, M.Chirchir, P.Mwangi, G.Rutto; 12.10 S.Ngetich, V.Mutei, D.Chelimo, A.Cherop; 12.20 J.Kibosia, Y.Suter, N.Sagoo, R.Shah; 12.30 M.Koech, E.C.Chumo, N.Tororei, Dr.W.Sugut; 12.40 S.Chebet, S.Chelagat, H.S.Plahe, M.Cheruiyot; 12.50 T.Mutei, M.Rotich, J.Waweru, F.Kibor; 1.00 M.Chebii, K. Leonard, W.Kwambai, N.Wambugu; 1.10 P.Aggarwal, J.Koech, B.Kemboi, Ano; 1.20 A.Shah, K.Manek, V. Sagoo, Ano; 1.30 N.Aggarwal, D.Tiren, S.Bett, Ano.
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