John Lejirma produced one of the most dominant and consistent seasons in recent Kenyan amateur golf history, clinching the 2025 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series title.
His remarkable performance also earned him qualification for the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, the country’s premier professional golf event on the DP World Tour.
Lejirma finished the year ranked number one on the 2025 KAGC standings with 2,130 points, a clear reflection of his sustained excellence throughout the calendar.
From January to December, the Kenyan star featured in 20 tournaments, winning nine events and consistently placing near the top in virtually every major championship on the circuit.
He set the tone early with podium finishes at the 66th NCBA Sigona Bowl in January, before claiming his first victory of the year at the 2025 NCBA Windsor Classic.
He followed this with a third-place finish at the NCBA Muthaiga Open, victory at the NCBA Kisii Open (Shabana Trophy), and a runner-up finish at the NCBA Kiambu Open.
From May to July, Lejirma hit another peak, securing five back-to-back victories at the NCBA Ronald Marshal & Toby Gibson Match Play, NCBA Coronation Cup 2025, NCBA Ruiru Open 2025, NCBA Gold Fields Trophy, and NCBA Limuru Open 2025 (Uhuru Shield).
“It has been a good, long year full of lessons, not just for me but for everyone who walked this journey with me,” Lejirma reflected.
His campaign extended beyond regular tour events. Lejirma also delivered strong performances in flagship championships, including a third-place finish at the 104th Kenya Amateur Match Play Championship and a top-five (T5) finish at the 48th Kenya Amateur Stroke Play Championship.
He closed the year with more silverware and solid showings, including victories at the NCBA Nyanza Open (Hippo Pot) and the NCBA Uhuru Shield, before ending the season as runner-up at the NCBA Nyali Open, the final counting event.
Reward: Magical Kenya Open
Winning the 2025 KAGC Series is more than just prestige—it earns Lejirma a coveted spot at the Magical Kenya Open, where he will compete against some of the world’s best professionals.
“I am looking forward to the Magical Kenya Open. I will keep it simple and trust my swing. We are not here just to make the cut—we are going for the trophy,” he affirmed.
NCBA Group Director for Marketing, Communications and Citizenship, Nelly Wainaina, 2025 KAGC Champ John Lejirma, and Kenya Golf Union Chairman Chris Kinuthia.