NCBA Nandi Bears Open Shield attracts 74 Top Amateur Golfers this Weekend
Nairobi, 1st October 2024 — 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 region.
The tournament will feature a competitive field, with notable players to watch including home players 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 Bears Open Shield aims not only to crown a champion but also to promote the sport of golf across the region. NCBA is the main sponsor of the tournament joined by other local sponsors who have provided 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. NCBA has been with us for the last 2 years and the positive impact that this sponsorship has had to the golf and lives of our amatures is very positive. We would like to encourage more sponsors to follow suite and grow the sport,” 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 The eventual Golfer of the Year award. This will take place during the final round later on in December at Nyali Golf Club. It also offers a platform for golfers to earn points to the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR),” he added.
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About Kenya Golf Union:
Established in 1928, the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) is Kenya’s oldest continuous sports organization. Affiliated with the Ministry of Sports & Culture, the Royal & Ancient, and the International Golf Federation, KGU serves as the governing body for golf in Kenya, uniting 38 golf clubs and 2 golfing societies across the nation. The Union’s core objectives encompass the advancement, promotion, and protection of golfing interests within Kenya.
About NCBA Group:
NCBA Group is a full-service banking group providing a broad range of financial products and services to corporate, institutional, SME, and consumer banking customers. NCBA Group operates a network of more than 100 branches in five countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ivory Coast. Serving over 60 million customers, the NCBA Group is the largest banking group in Africa by customer numbers. NCBA Bank Kenya PLC is Kenya’s third-largest bank by assets. The Bank is set to play a key role in supporting Africa’s economic ambitions. The Bank is a market leader in Corporate Banking, Asset Finance, and Digital Banking.
