A new champion will be crowned at this weekend’s Limuru Open and Brackenhurst Trophy, the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series that will be played at the Limuru golf club.
John Lejirma, the winner of last year turned pro, meaning he will not be at the starting line up to defend his title after denying Elvis Muigua victory to finish second while then defending champion Michael Karanga missing a hat trick of titles.
The three day championships tees off on Friday July 17th running all the way to Sunday in a star-studded field of 96 golfers with the event expected to deliver one of the most competitive amateur showdowns of the season.
Series leader John Kamaisi from Nakuru headlines the line-up that also has second placed Jay Sandhu and third-placed Muigua alongside Rwanda’s Jean D’Amour Hitayezu who comes to this leg on the back of his win at the Coast Open ‘Barry Cup’ last weekend.
Teenage sensations Kanana Muthomi and Cherono Kipkorir lead the list of women golfers set for the Limuru showdown alongside Kellie Gachaga, Maryam Mwakitawa, and Nancy Wairimu.
The field features players from Rwanda, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Burundi, Uganda, India, Ghana, China, and Serbia, adding strong regional and international appeal as they compete for a share of the KES 700,000 prize pool.
Kamaisi leads the standings on 809.20 points, extending his advantage at the top despite the second-place finish in Mombasa. Muthaiga Golf Club’s Jay Sandhu sits second on 640.00 points, Muigua remains third with 495.26 points, Eugine Wafula is fourth on 472.26 points, and William Odek rounds out the top five on 409.56 points.
The Limuru Open & Brackenhurst Trophy remains an important stop on the KAGC pathway, offering players a chance to earn ranking points, sharpen competitive form, and test themselves against some of the region’s best amateurs. The strength of the entry list also reflects the continued appeal of Limuru Country Club as a venue capable of attracting elite fields and delivering high-quality championship golf.