Seniors delivered a masterclass in composure and experience at Muthaiga Golf Club during the Valentine weekend showdown of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series qualifier, which drew 270 golfers, including 16 juniors.
Former club captain Rajesh Bhabra led the charge, clinching the Overall Gross Winner title with a superb 72 Gross off handicap 6.
Nancy Ndungu (handicap 11) underlined the seniors’ dominance by bagging the Overall Lady Winner accolade after posting 86 Gross, reclaiming the crown she previously secured in 2023.
Bo Ciera finished as the Male Runner-Up on 77 Gross off handicap 4, while Florence Maina (handicap 13) took the Lady Runner-Up position with 87 Gross, keeping the seniors firmly in control of the leaderboard.
The contest for the remaining top spots was tightly fought.
Junior Peter Mwindi (handicap 9) carded 79 Gross to claim third place, with Dennis Muriithi (handicap 11) finishing fourth on 80 Gross.
Alpha Ndungu (handicap 6) emerged as the Junior Winner after returning an impressive 79 Gross.
Bhabra, Nancy Ndung’u, Ciera, Maina, Mwindi, Muriithi, and Alpha Ndung’u now join qualifiers from Royal Nairobi Golf Club and Kericho Golf Club ahead of the Grand Finale slated for November.
In additional categories, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora secured the Staff Winner prize with 39 points, while Ken Monari walked away as Guest Winner after posting 37 points.
Speaking after the round, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said: “It has been a wonderful day of golf. The course played beautifully, and the energy from players and supporters alike has been truly inspiring.
He said the growing turnout and rising level of competition is the reason they expanded the 2026 NCBA Golf Series to give more golfers the platform to challenge themselves and elevate the game.
“As we continue supporting juniors, amateurs, and professionals, we are especially proud of the NCBA pros who qualified for this year’s Magical Kenya Open,” he said.