Kenya set to host international junior golf tournament

The Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) will host the 2025 NCBA Kenya Junior Invitational, the biggest and most prestigious tournament on the U.S. Kids Golf calendar in the country, from Saturday, 20 to Monday, 22 December, at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club.

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The event is expected to attract around 120 elite junior golfers from across the world.

Now firmly established as a flagship event on the regional junior golf circuit, the NCBA Kenya Junior Invitational has continued to grow in stature, earning recognition for its high standards of organisation, strong competition, and expanding international reach.

This year’s tournament will feature players from eight countries, namely Kenya, Uganda, Lithuania, India, Thailand, Norway, Nigeria, and China, underscoring its rising global profile.

The Invitational also carries added significance, with the Boys 13 to 14, Boys 15 to 18, and Girls 15 to 18 categories offering World Amateur Golf Ranking WAGR points.

This presents Kenyan juniors with a rare opportunity to earn international ranking points on home soil, further cementing Kenya’s status as a key centre for competitive junior golf in Africa.

Past editions of the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Invitational have produced outstanding talents who have gone on to succeed in regional and international amateur competitions.

The tournament has become a vital pathway for juniors transitioning from domestic events to the global stage, in line with JGF’s long-term player development strategy.

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Speaking ahead of the tournament, JGF Vice President and Tournament Director James Odingo highlighted the event’s importance to junior golf development.

“The NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Invitational is the pinnacle of our junior golf calendar. It brings together top junior golfers from around the world, creating a highly competitive environment that prepares our players for international golf.

With WAGR points available and participation from eight countries, this tournament continues to raise the standard of junior golf in Kenya.”

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He added, “Over the years, we have seen players who competed in this Invitational go on to excel in elite amateur tournaments and gain global recognition.

This event clearly demonstrates what can be achieved through strong partnerships, quality competition, and a structured development framework.”

The tournament is sponsored by NCBA Bank, the title sponsor of the U.S. Kids Golf Series. NCBA’s continued support has been instrumental in expanding competitive opportunities for young golfers, nurturing talent, and positioning Kenya as a leading junior golf destination in the region.

NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said, “The NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Kenya Invitational reflects our long-term commitment to developing junior golf in Kenya and across the region.

Through our partnership with the Junior Golf Foundation and U.S. Kids Golf, we are creating structured pathways that provide young players with exposure, competitive experience, and opportunities to grow locally and internationally.

We are proud to see this tournament continue to raise standards and establish Kenya as a destination for world-class junior golf as we close the year.”

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