BY PHILLIP ORWA
The ninth leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series heads to Sigona Golf Club this Saturday, with a field of over 260 golfers expected to compete in one of the season’s most anticipated qualifiers.
This year’s qualifier at Sigona will crown a new overall winner following the exit of 2025 champion Sandeep Matharu, who has since joined the professional ranks.
Golfers will battle for top honours across multiple categories including Overall Gross Winner (Men and Lady), Overall Gross Runners-Up (Men and Lady), Third and Fourth Best Overall Gross, as well as the Junior Winner.
The six will secure slots for the season-ending Grand Finale set for Karen Country Club on November 28, 2026.
Meanwhile, the focus on the elite amateur circuit shifts to Kitale Golf Club, which will host the Trans-Nzoia Championship, the ninth leg of the 2026 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series, from Friday, April 24 through to Sunday, April 26.
A strong field of 90 elite amateurs will battle for a share of the Sh400,000 prize purse, with crucial Order of Merit points also at stake.
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora emphasized the significance of both events on the local golf calendar.
“We are proud to see two key events on our golf calendar taking place this weekend, each playing a distinct role in the growth of the game. The NCBA Golf Series continues to provide an inclusive platform that brings together golfers across different levels, while the KAGC Trans-Nzoia Championship offers a critical competitive stage for our elite amateurs to test themselves, earn ranking points, and sharpen their game.
Together, these tournaments reflect our continued commitment to developing golf, nurturing talent, and supporting the broader sporting ecosystem.” said Gachora
Leading the charge is defending champion Josphat Rono, who returns aiming to retain the title he won last year after carding a composed one-over-par total of 220 across three rounds.
He will face stiff competition from a quality lineup that includes Felix Dusabe, William Odek of Nyali Golf & Country Club, Sammy Mulama from Golf Park Golf Club, John Koina of Muthaiga Golf Club, Isaac Makokha of Kenya Railway Golf Club, and John Kamaisi representing Nakuru Golf Club.
Fresh from winning the NCBA Masaku Open last weekend, Golf Park’s Amos Odongo is also among the players to watch as he aims to make it two wins on the trot.
Both events underscore another busy weekend for golf in Kenya, with action unfolding across the country as the race for top honours in both the NCBA Golf Series and the KAGC calendar continues to take shape.
