{"id":73154,"date":"2022-11-03T14:03:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T14:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/thika-set-to-host-the-16th-edition-of-ncba-series"},"modified":"2022-11-03T14:35:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T14:35:17","slug":"thika-set-to-host-the-16th-edition-of-ncba-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/thika-set-to-host-the-16th-edition-of-ncba-series","title":{"rendered":"Thika set to host the 16th edition of NCBA Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Thika Sports Club host the 16th edition of the 2022 NCBA Golf Series on Saturday as the tournament hits the homestretch.<\/p>\n

The event, which kicked off in February has attracted over 100 golfers, who are seeking to make the cut for the series\u2019 Grand Finale set for December 9 at the Muthaiga. The first group is expected to take to the tee at 6:30 am at the 18-hole golf course.<\/p>\n

Speaking ahead of the event, NCBA Group managing director John Gachora noted: \u201cAs we head to Thika Sports Club this weekend, we expect some very entertaining golf action as we have had in the previous events.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis being the 17th event, we are happy with how far we have reached with this series. We are proud to have offered many golfers across the country a chance to compete in the tournament, which is an opportunity for them to better their skills,\u201d said Gachora.<\/p>\n

\u201cNCBA continues to be a leading supporter of golf in the country and we are happy the sport continues to show incredible growth and acceptance in the country.<\/p>\n

“We believe it has the potential to become a popular sport and we, therefore, want to be part of this journey as we aim to take the game to the next level, and indeed promote the country as a golfing destination,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The event follows the Muthaiga Golf Club\u2019s Chairman\u2019s Prize tournament staged last weekend. The event also doubled up as a qualifier tournament for the series.<\/p>\n

At the event, handicap 15 Sammy Nga\u2019ng\u2019a claimed the Division One winners\u2019 prize with a score of 41 points.<\/p>\n

He beat Sam Mbori (handicap 18) who carded 40 points. Claiming the top honours in the Division Two category was handicap 22 Adil Popat, who won with 40 points on count-back, beating Paul Gondi (handicap 25).<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Olive Njagi\u2019s 38 points were enough to earn her bragging rights among the ladies, while junior Martin Wanyoike (handicap 8) posted 34 points to claim the top spot in the juniors\u2019 category.<\/p>\n

The four became the latest addition to the list of winners who have qualified for the Grand Finale. So far, 79 players have qualified for the ultimate tournament and comprise the tournaments\u2019 Division One, Division Two, Division Three, Juniors, and Ladies\u2019 category winners.<\/p>\n

So far, the NCBA Series has been held at Kenya Railways, Nyanza Club, Kitale, Serena in Uganda, Nakuru, Great Rift, Sigona, Karen, Royal, VetLab, Limuru, and Mombasa golf clubs.<\/p>\n

Karen Country Club and Lake Victoria Serena, Uganda hosted two of the series\u2019 three junior golf events with the final junior tournament set to be held on December 15-16 at Muthaiga Golf Club.<\/p>\n

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