John Lejirma beats tough opposition to claim 2024 NCBA Nyali Open title
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The win was his sixth in this year's Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC)
John Lejirma of Kenya Railway Golf Club delivered a stellar performance to claim victory at the 2024 NCBA Nyali Open held at the scenic Nyali Golf and Country Club over the weekend, cashing in Ksh120,000.
Lejirma finished seven strokes ahead of his closest competitor Michael Karanga of Kiambu Golf Club, becoming the only player to complete the tournament under par.
He started with a 74 in the first round, and surged ahead with an exceptional 68 in the second, before sealing his victory with a steady 70 in the final round.
His three-round total of 212 (-1) usurped Karanga’s 219 (+6) after the former scored 73 and 77 on the final two days to lose pace in the highly competitive field.
In a tie for third place were Rwandan golfer Dusabe Felix (Kigali Golf Resorts and Villas) and Golf Park’s Sammy Mulama, who posted identical totals of 225 (+12).
Lejirma’s victory marked his sixth title in this year’s Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) series, adding onto impressive wins at the NCBA Diani Beach Masters, NCBA Gold Fields Trophy, NCBA Ruiru Open, Ronald Marshal and Toby Gibson Cup, and the Trans Nzoia Open.
Team Kenya captain Lejirma also finished second in the 2024 KAGC standings with 670 points, adding to his 2022 series triumph.
“We are immensely grateful to NCBA for their continued support throughout the year,” David Ndung’u, Chairman of Kenya Golf Union, said after the event.
“Their sponsorship has been instrumental in the success of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship and in the growth of golf in Kenya and the region.
Their commitment to nurturing talent has allowed many players to showcase their skills, and we’ve witnessed exciting new faces rising to the top.
The performances of players like Michael Alunga, William Odek, Josephat Rono, and Felix Dusabe are proof of the positive impact NCBA has had on the sport.”
