-The Mombasa local tour is a six-leg journey that also counts for points towards the finals and the tour’s exciting coastal journey continues, with the third leg moving to Diani’s Diamond Leisure course in the South Coast on October 18th.
– Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) Coast Representative Mary Mariga said the turnout at Nyali was proof of the rapid growth of junior golf in the region.
-Elsewhere, Ishaan Patel makes history with a remarkable Hole in One at the NCBA U.S. Kids Nairobi Fall Local Tour at Thika Sports Club.
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Kenya’s future golf stars braved bad weather conditions as the US Kids NCBA Mombasa Local Tour 2026 staged its thrilling second leg at the Nyali Golf & Country Club in Mombasa County on Sunday.
Despite the rain-interrupted conditions, with matches stopped at times, the Juniors recorded excellent scores at the par 71 course from both the 18-hole and 9-hole age categories in the tournament organized by Junior Golf Foundation (JGF).
In the premier Boys 15-18 years’ division payed over 18 holes, Shay Chauhan produced a masterclass to claim top honors with an impressive 78 gross and Aryan Awe Joseph finished second on 89 gross, while David Kaguru was third with 99 gross.
The Girls 15-18 years’ category saw Angel Wangari triumph with 102 gross, ahead of Khatija Pasta 127 gross and Lisa Ayimba 128 gross, in a contest that tested patience.
In Boys 13-14 years, Lukas Kampa led the pack with 90 gross, followed by Promise Ajello 108 gross and Casey Ombija 109 gross while the Girls in the same age group title went to Nikki Pattni who carded an excellent 96 gross, ahead of Kanika Shah on 108 gross.
Other outstanding performances on the day included Hassan Hamid who won the Boys 12 years’ side with 94 gross, ahead of Viaan Dodhia 103 gross and Vicenzo De Florio 104 gross.
In Girls 11-12 years, Sarrah Kudrati emerged victorious on 104 gross, beating Ivanna Wanjiku 109 gross and Shanial Alma 121 gross, as Cyril Theuri Wamweru dominated the Boys 11 years with 92 gross, followed by Craig Fassler 94 gross and Alyaan Pasta 107 gross.
In the 9-hole contests, the Boys 10 years’ side, saw Niall Chauhan continue with dominance carding 44 gross for the lead, Keith Ajello brought 51 gross for runners up and Amay Shah was third with 55 gross.
Fateh Singh Hunjan on 47 gross edged Odell Mola 52 gross and Tiras Kaguta 54 gross in Boys 9 years, while in Girls 9-10 years, Samara Teneva’s 43 gross narrowly beat Avian Klee 44gross to the second slot and Reina Rai 47 gross.
Boys 8 years was won by Mohamed Hamid 50 gross, ahead of Benny Salzmann 51 gross and Emmanuel Klee 55 gross, while in Girls 8 & Under, Maria Zawadi triumphed with 55 gross, followed by Rania Rai 57 gross and Ariana Njeri 59 gross.
The youngest warriors were not left behind as in the Boys 7 years’ group, Jamari Charlie Gwaro won with 61 gross, ahead of Jorueb Kaguru 62 gross and Muraguri Kaito Kiragu 63 gross while Eihab Bat-Heif stole the show in Boys 6 & Under with 56 gross, beating Samuel Muli 69 gross.
Tournament Director Kailesh Chauhan hailed the juniors for their fighting spirit despite the weather disruptions.
“The conditions were extremely tough today. We had to stop play at times because of the heavy rain, but I must commend these young golfers for their discipline and patience. To see the youngsters, play in this weather shows the immense talent we have. This tour is about developing character as much as golf, and today they showed true championship mentality,” said Chauhan.
Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) Coast Representative Mary Mariga said the turnout at Nyali was proof of the rapid growth of junior golf in the region.
“We are delighted with the progress. From Vipingo Baobab where we held the first leg, to Nyali today, the numbers are growing and the competition is getting tougher. Despite the rain interruptions, parents, coaches and officials ensured the juniors were safe and the integrity of the competition was maintained. The future of Kenyan golf is firmly in the Coast,” said Mariga.
Coast Junior Coach Mary Kandu praised the technical improvement, especially among the younger 9-hole players who showed no fear in the rain.
“Our training is paying off. The fantastic scores in wet conditions is amazing. We are building fundamentals grip, stance and mental toughness. Playing in rain teaches them how to adapt, stay focused and keep fighting. That is what will make them champions tomorrow,” said Kandu.
The Mombasa local tour is a six-leg journey that also counts for points towards the finals and the tour’s exciting coastal journey continues, with the third leg moving to Diani’s Diamond Leisure course in the South Coast on October 18th.
After Diani, the tour will return to Nyali in Mombasa on November 1st, then head back to Diamond Leisure on November 15th, before culminating in the grand finals at Vipingo Baobab in Kilifi County on November 22nd, subject to confirmation.
With talent bubbling from Mombasa to Kilifi to Kwale, the US Kids NCBA Mombasa Local Tour is proving to be more than just a competition, it is a nursery for Kenya’s next generation of golf stars, rain or shine.
Elsewhere, the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Nairobi Local Tour delivered a memorable day of junior golf at Thika Sports Club on Sunday, with Ishaan Patel making history by recording the first par 4, hole-in-one on the tour.
Patel holed his tee shot on the par 4-7th hole, producing a rare hole-in-one and an albatross. He followed the feat with a strong performance in the Boys 12 years’ age category, finishing runner-up after a playoff for the title.
Patel and Jerome Njuguna both carded 85 gross, with Njuguna eventually prevailing to claim the category honors.
Adam Nesbitt was another standout performer, winning the Boys 13–14 categories with an impressive 71 gross, one under par.
In the Girls 8 & Under category, Zara Mutungi carded 35 (-1) to take the title, while her brother Hakeem Mutungi won the Boys 10 category with 37 (+1).
The other category winners included Victor Halland, who won Boys 6 & Under with 41; Ethan Gakuya, Boys 7 with 47; David Mugambi, Boys 8 with 38; Surya Bongu, Boys 9 with 41; Luke Oduor, Boys 11 with 76 gross and Tsorav Soni, Boys 15–18 with 83.
In the girls’ categories, Maria Asiyo won Girls 9–10 years with 41 gross, Leticia Mwangale took Girls 11–12 years with 78 gross, Ashley Muyela won Girls 13–14 years with 77 gross, and Shani D’Souza claimed Girls 15–18 years with 97 gross.
NCBA Bank Thika Branch Manager Nicholas Njenga, reiterated the Bank’s commitment to supporting young talent and creating opportunities for juniors to develop and realise their potential.
“At NCBA, we believe in talent and in creating opportunities that enable young people to become better at what they do. Through our support for junior golf, we are proud to play a part in providing these young golfers with platforms to compete, learn and grow. We also encourage parents to invest in their children’s future, both in their talents and education, by taking advantage of the financial planning, investment and education solutions available through NCBA,” said Njenga.
The Thika event attracted more than 140 juniors across the various age categories, giving players an opportunity to compete regularly, test their skills and gain valuable tournament experience in an age-appropriate setting.
The tour now moves to Royal Nairobi Golf Club on 11th, October for the penultimate event of the season, before concluding with the Tour Championship at VetLab Sports Club on 25th, October.
Meanwhile, registration is open for the 4th NCBA Kenya Invitational, Kenya’s premier U.S. Kids Golf international event.
The tournament will be held from 18 th–22nd December 2026 at Karen Country Club, with U.S. Kids Golf players from around the world invited to compete. Players holding Priority Status Level 4 have been invited to participate.
The NCBA Kenya Invitational will give junior golfers an opportunity to compete against players from different countries and experience international-level competition on home soil.
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