Kirui, Chesang shine at Kitale NCBA leg
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Reading Time: 2min | Mon. 09.06.25. | 14:25
With the Kitale leg concluded, attention now shifts to the first regional double-header of the 2025 Series calendar
Home players Evans Kirui and Josephine Chesang put up brilliant performances to emerge as the overall gross winners during the Kitale Golf Club leg of the 2025 NCBA Golf Series on Saturday.
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The two led a group of four other golfers in qualifying for the Grand finale of the 2025 Series, set to take place later this year, where they will aim to proudly represent their club once again.
Kirui, playing off a handicap of 11, delivered a composed round to claim the Overall Gross Men’s Winner title with a score of 81. He also earned the Longest Drive accolade among the men.
On her part, 2023 Grand Finale Ladies Nett winner Chesang carded 95 gross, playing off a handicap of 23, to emerge as the top lady for the day and secure another shot at glory in the grand finale.
In Division II, Michael Chege (handicap 24) and Josephine Njeri (handicap 22) topped the men’s and ladies’ leaderboards with 37 and 33 points, respectively. Meanwhile, Ann Atieno (handicap 27) was crowned the overall Division III winner after returning 42 points.
Just like in 2022, Carlos Wakoli dominated the junior category. Playing off a handicap of 20, he returned 27 points to win the category and earn another slot in the Grand Finale.
Kirui, Chesang, Chege, Njeri, Atieno, and Wakoli now join the growing list of players who have already secured spots in the coveted 2025 NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale.
Mirriam Wanjiku claimed the Longest Drive title for the ladies, while Kennedy Soita and Gracemary Karira won the Nearest to the Pin honors.
Speaking at the event, NCBA Deputy Director and Head of Brands, Jacquie Muhati, said:
“Kitale Club’s success in producing two winners at the NCBA Golf Series Finales proves that Kenya’s golfing future is rising from all corners. Through the ‘Change the Story’ platform, we’re building a full-cycle pipeline from juniors to pros to demystify golf and shatter elitist perceptions. Our ultimate goal? A formidable Kenyan golf team in the future. NCBA dared to dream, and the journey has begun. Together, we can make this vision a reality and transform the golf landscape in Kenya and Africa.”
With the Kitale leg concluded, attention now shifts to the first regional double-header of the 2025 Series calendar, set for Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Uganda Golf Club and Karen Country Club.
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