Youngster Cherono wins at Royal to claim NCBA Golf series finale slot
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Action in the series now heads to Nanyuki Golf Club on Saturday, 20 September, where more golfers will be looking to secure their spots in the grand finale as the series enters the homestretch
Teenage sensation Cherono Kipkorir punched above her weight to emerge the Overall Gross Lady Winner during the Royal Nairobi Golf Club leg of the 2025 NCBA Golf Series on Sunday, 14 September.
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The 15-year-old, who won this leg of the series during the 2021 edition, carded an impressive 79 strokes playing off handicap 7 to floor the ladies on the course and book her spot for the Grand Finale set to be held at Muthaiga Golf Club on 28 November.
Kevin Juma, the 2025 Royal Nairobi Golf Club champion, played to his status and emerged the Overall Men Winner after scoring 71 off handicap 2, joining Cherono on the list of golfers heading to the finale, from a field of 263 golfers that turned up at Royal.
Brian Gachuba (handicap 6) emerged the Division One winner with 39 points as John Juma (handicap 19) and Flora Mutahi (handicap 24) won the men's and lady' Division Two titles with 44 points apiece.
Tribhovan Chavda won the Division Three title after carding 43 points.
Cherise Wachira (handicap 11) posted 37 points to emerge as the junior winner and also make the list of six who will represent the club at Muthaiga in November.
Alex Kiome and Joseph Mokaya were the guest and staff winners, respectively, scoring 38 and 36 points in that order.
Apart from winning the junior title, Wachira also had the longest drive among ladies, as Collins Too took the honors among men.
Hesbon Odumbe and Mary Cox hit closest to the pin.
Action in the series now heads to Nanyuki Golf Club on Saturday, 20 September, where more golfers will be looking to secure their spots in the grand finale as the series enters the homestretch.
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