A total of 115 golfers have registered for this weekend’s The NCBA Great Rift Valley golf championship scheduled for February 14 to February 16, 2025, at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha, Kenya.
The players will battle for the top prizes in a 54-hole stroke play format.
In whats expected to be a highly competitive championship, participants will compete in the first two rounds, after which the top 33 players, including ties, will advance to the final round on 16th February 2025.
Recognized as a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) event, the championship offers players the chance to earn valuable ranking points while vying for the coveted title.
The tournament will adhere to the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited, alongside the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Local Rules and any additional local regulations set by the Tournament Committee.
“This leg of the KAGC series reflects our commitment to growing the sport and providing a platform for golfers to showcase their talent. Our continued partnership with the Kenya Golf Union is to make the series attractive enough for both the rising golfers and the elite amateurs. We look forward to an exciting competition this weekend as golfers compete to take charge of the leaderboard early in the series,” said NCBA Group managing director John Gachora ahead of the event.
“We are thrilled to host a competitive field for the NCBA Great Rift Valley Championship. This tournament is a fantastic opportunity for both elite golfers and rising stars to sharpen their skills and gain essential experience. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the players for their continued support of this series,” Kenya Golf Union vice chairman and tournament director Chris Kinuthia said.
“We are grateful to NCBA Bank for their steadfast dedication to the advancement of golf in Kenya. Their sponsorship has been instrumental in improving the quality of this event, enabling us to provide vital resources for player participation and tournament management,” added Kinuthia, highlighting the significant role of NCBA Bank in uplifting the standards of golf in Kenya.
This year’s prize purse is set at KES225,000 for the winner.
Players to watch include defending champion Elvis Muigua, as well as Daniel Kiragu, Sammy Mulama, and Josphat Rono. Notably, two female competitors will participate – Kellie Gachaga from Karen Country Club and Diana Mbuba from Royal Nairobi Golf Club.
