Bundi, Githui shine at Nanyuki qualifier
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Reading Time: 2min | Mon. 22.09.25. | 12:35
With the Nanyuki leg concluded, attention now shifts to Kericho Golf Club next weekend
Six golfers secured their places at the NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale after stellar performances at the Nanyuki Sports Club qualifier held on Sunday on the 9-hole course.
The coveted slots went to overall gross winners Cyprian Bundi and Purity Githui, alongside Division 1 winner Gabriel Miungi, Division 2 winner Mugiiira Muthuri, Division 3 winner Gatheru Wachira, and Junior winner Robin Bebbington Jr.
All six will now represent Nanyuki at the season-ending finale scheduled for November 28 at Muthaiga Golf Club.
Bundi delivered a remarkable round, carding 70 gross to claim the Men’s Gross Winner title, while Githui impressed with a score of 87 gross to take home the Ladies’ Gross Winner honors.
In the nett categories, Gabriel Miungi claimed the Division One (Handicap 0–12) title with 36 points, edging out stiff competition, while Mugiiira Muthuri topped Division Two (Handicap 13–24) with 41 points.
Jennifer Kariuki secured the Ladies’ Division II crown with 27 points.
The Division III (Handicap 25+) category saw a tight contest, with Henry Kamotho carding 35 points to secure the win.
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In the junior ranks, Robin Bebbington impressed with 27 points, while Kenneth Sawe was named Guest Winner with 36 points.
Jesse Masiga emerged as the Staff Winner with 21 points.
Meanwhile, Mercy Wanjira won the Longest Drive for Ladies, while Robin Bebbington claimed the Men’s Longest Drive.
Jennifer Kariuki and Umraj Sehmi triumphed in the Nearest to Pin contests for Ladies and Men, respectively.
Speaking after the tournament, Nanyuki Sports Club Chairman Joseph Mwangi lauded the event’s success:
"We are delighted with how today’s leg unfolded. The turnout, the competition, and the spirit of the game all show how much this series means to our golfers. We are proud to host this qualifier and grateful to NCBA for their continued support of golf at this level. For our winners, this is just the beginning, and we look forward to seeing them represent Nanyuki strongly at the Grand Finale."
The Nanyuki leg follows a series of customer engagements across the Central region, reinforcing NCBA’s drive to bring people together through sport. This was the tenth series engagement, underscoring the bank’s long-term investment in both Nanyuki Sports Club and the wider community in the region.
With the Nanyuki leg concluded, attention now shifts to Kericho Golf Club next weekend, where golfers will continue their quest to qualify for the season-ending finale at Muthaiga Golf Club.
