Six golfers shine in Golf Series at the Nanyuki Sports Club

Six golfers sealed their places at the NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale after stellar performances held at  the 9-hole course, at the Nanyuki Sports Club on Sunday.

The coveted slots went to Overall Gross Winners Cyprian Bundi and Purity Githui, alongside Division 1 winner Gabriel Miungi, Division 2 winner Mugiiira Muthuri, Division 3 winner Gatheru Wachira, and Junior winner Robin Bebbington (Jnr).

 All six will now represent Nanyuki at the season-ending finale set for November 28 at Muthaiga Golf Club.

Bundi delivered a remarkable round, carding 70 gross to claim the Men’s Gross Winner title, while Githui impressed with a score of 87 gross to take home the Lady Gross Winner honours.

In the nett categories, Gabriel Miungi claimed the Division One (Handicap 0–12) title with 36 points, edging out stiff competition, while Mugiiira Muthuri topped Division Two (Handicap 13–24) with 41 points. Jennifer Kariuki secured the Ladies’ Division II crown with 27 points.

The Division III (Handicap 25+) category saw a tight contest, with Henry Kamotho carding 35 points to secure the win.

In the junior ranks, Robin Bebbington impressed with 27 points, while Kenneth Sawe was named Guest Winner on 36 points. Jesse Masiga emerged as Staff Winner with 21 points.

Meanwhile, Mercy Wanjira won the Longest Drive for Ladies, while Robin Bebbington claimed the Men’s Longest Drive. Jennifer Kariuki and Umraj Sehmi triumphed in the Nearest to Pin contests for Ladies and Men, respectively.

Speaking after the tournament, Nanyuki Sports Club Chairman Joseph Mwangi lauded the event’s success: “We are delighted with how today’s leg unfolded. The turnout, the competition, and the spirit of the game all show how much this series means to our golfers. We are proud to host this qualifier and grateful to NCBA for their continued support of golf at this level. For our winners, this is just the beginning, and we look forward to seeing them represent Nanyuki strongly at the Grand Finale.”