The Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) series will continue this weekend as the Nanyuki Sports Club hosts the first-ever NCBA Nanyuki Open starting Friday .
The three-day tournament, which ends Sunday has drawn 74 players, who will battle for a prize purse of Sh500,000, with a handicap entry limit of 13.5, guaranteeing an elite field.
Series leader, John Lejirma leads the field alongside Michael Karanga and Elvis Muigua, who comes to the tournament on the backdrop of two wins in a row at the Coast, having won the Diani Beach Masters and the Malindi Open earlier this month.
Malindi Open runners-up, Ebill Omollo and Isaac Makokha are the other notable names on the list to ensure a fiercely competitive tournament, all aimed at winning the inaugural event.
Nanyuki Sports Club Captain Michael Mwirigi said they are proud to welcome golfers, fans, and the wider community to witness this historic event.
“The NCBA Nanyuki Open will not only deliver top-tier golf, but also showcases the charm and hospitality of Nanyuki,” he said.
by Anita Omwenga
