More golfers have secured their places in the eagerly awaited NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale following impressive performances at the Diamond Leisure Lodge Monthly Mug held on Saturday.
Felix Kandie emerged as the overall winner after posting 28 points.
George Mokaya claimed the Men’s Winner title with 38 points, while Pauline Nduva triumphed in the Ladies’ category with 37 points.
In Division Two, Patel Kumar (38) and Daniella Gallaway (34) took top honours, as Arcel Adeyemo (35) won the Junior title.
“It was a nice round. I started with a bogey on the first hole but followed it up with several pars. I missed a couple of birdies but I’m happy with my performance. I’m now focused on training ahead of the Muthaiga finale. My game is improving, and I’m confident of a strong showing,” said Kandie.
The 2025 NCBA Golf Series is now in its final stretch, with Muthaiga Golf Club set to host the last major qualifying leg in early November before the highly anticipated Grand Finale later in the month.
Additional mini-qualifiers will be held at Nyeri, Nyahururu, and Kericho golf clubs, offering players more chances to secure their spots.
Meanwhile, the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Nairobi Fall Local Tour delivered another weekend of thrilling junior golf at Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Sunday, showcasing impressive under-par performances and tight contests across categories.
Aryan Patel shone in the Boys 7 category with a superb 1-under-par round, while Hakeem Mutungi fired an incredible 3-under to dominate the Boys 9 division.
Ishaan Patel also impressed, finishing 1-under to win the Boys 11 category.
Other standout winners included Victor Haland (+7) in Boys 6 & Under, Surya Bongu (+8) in Boys 8, and Paren Reel (+4) in Boys 10.
In the older age brackets, Adam Nesbitt (+3) clinched the Boys 12 title, George Ikirima (+5) topped the Boys 13–14, and Wahome Mutahi (+4) won the Boys 15–18 division.
In the girls’ categories, Njeri Nganga (+2) captured the 8 & Under title, while Leticia Mwangale (+4) excelled in the 9–10 group.
Ashley Gachora (+8) and Siqian Yu (+8) won the 11–12 and 13–14 divisions respectively, with Shani D’Souza rounding off the winners by taking the Girls 15–18 title with +30.
Elsewhere, Royal Nairobi’s John Lejirma continued his fine form by winning the 2025 NCBA Nyanza Open Hippo Pot at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu with a total score of 1-under-par 209.
The Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series leader posted rounds of 70, 69, and 70 to finish ahead of William Odek (par 210) and John Koina (215, +5).
Defending champion John Kamais settled for eighth place on 13-over-par 223 after a tough second round on Saturday.