Golf: No time to rest for Lejirma as he looks to dethrone Muigua in Thika
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 04.04.25. | 14:44
The golfers are battling not only for valuable ranking points but for a piece of the Ksh500,000 prize purse
This year’s NCBA Winston Churchill Championship tees off on Friday, 4 April, through to Sunday, 6 April at the Thika Sports Club with John Lejirma, fresh from a second-place finish in the inaugural Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing Qualifying School (Q-School) tournament, leading the charge.
A key fixture in the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series, the Thika event has attracted 78 golfers battling for a total prize purse of Ksh500,000 as the chase for valuable ranking points continues.
Lejirma is chasing a third victory in the KAGC series after victories at the inaugural NCBA Kisii Open ‘Shabana Trophy’, where he posted an outstanding total score of four under par 209 over three rounds (71, 69, and 69), securing a commanding ten-stroke victory over his closest competitor, Naomi Wafula.
This followed an earlier triumph at the NCBA Windsor Classic on 9 March.
His stellar performances have propelled him to the top of the 2025 KAGC leaderboard with 204 points, placing him ahead of Michael Karanga, who currently holds 121.8 points from three events.
Also set to feature prominently in the tournament is Kiambu Golf Club’s Elvis Muigua, who enters the NCBA Winston Churchill Championship as the defending champion, having won the tournament last year.
His past success at Thika Sports Club will serve as a confidence booster as he seeks to retain his title and cement his position as a top competitor in the series.
“It’s always inspiring to see the level of skill and passion in Kenya’s amateur golf scene, and we look forward to an exciting competition at Thika Sports Club,” NCBA Group MD John Gachora said ahead of the event.
Kenya Golf Union (KGU) chairman David Ndungu lauded NCBA Bank for its support in fostering the growth of golf in Kenya through its continued investment in the sport. “NCBA has played a pivotal role in nurturing young talent and providing amateur golfers with the platform to excel. We look forward to a great weekend of golf at Thika,” he offered.
Beyond the prestige of competing at such a high level, the tournament provides amateur golfers with an invaluable opportunity to gain competitive experience, refine their skills, and accumulate crucial ranking points.
The challenging layout of Thika Sports Club will test the players’ abilities, ensuring a thrilling contest for the participants.
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