74 Golfers Set for NCBA Nandi Bears Open Shield This Weekend
Michael Karanga in action during a previous NCBA Kenya Amateur Golf Championship tournament. PHOTO/ NCBA
NAIROBI, Kenya- The NCBA Nandi Bears Open Shield is set to take place from October 4th to 6th, 2024, at the Nandi Bears Golf Club. This event has attracted 74 talented amateur players from across the country.
The tournament will feature a competitive field, with notable players to watch including home player Nelson Koech, Elly Barno, Ebill Omollo from Vet Lab Sports Club, and Daniel Kiragu from Muthaiga Golf Club.
The tournament will be without the top four players in the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) rankings: Michael Karanga, John Lejirma, Elvis Muigua, and Adel Balala. These players will be representing Kenya in the Africa Region IV Championship, taking place simultaneously from October 2nd to 6th, 2024, in Kigali.
The NCBA Nandi Bear Open Shield aims not only to crown a champion but also to promote the sport of golf across the region. NCBA Bank and other local sponsors have sponsored the event that seeks to provide a platform for golfers to showcase their skills while encouraging participation at all levels.
The Prize Money for the event is set at Ksh. 400, 000, where the winner will walk away with Ksh. 92,500.
‘We are happy to return to Nandi Bears Golf Club and extend our heartfelt thanks to the management for their exceptional organization. We also express our deep appreciation to our sponsors, led by NCBA, for their unwavering support of our elite golfers,” said Brian Akun, Hon. Secretary of the Kenya Golf Union.
“This is one of the ongoing 28 events in the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) 2024 Calendar organized by the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) and sponsored by NCBA which counts to Golfer of the Year award and offers a platform for golfers to earn points to the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR),” he added.
