Reigning Trans Nzoia Open champion John lejirma will be up to defend his title when the tournament tees off tomorrow at the par 73 Kitale Golf club in trans Nzoia County.
Lejirma, also the national captain won the title last year when he fired a total of ten under par 209 for the victory at the highly anticipated Kenya Amateur Golf Championships (KAGC) series tournament that tees off on April 25th to 27th.
A total of 58 golfers have confirmed participation in the tournament, including standout female golfers Loise Ngina of Kitale Golf Club and Naomi Wafula of Vipingo Golf Ridge. Other top contenders include Sammy Mulama, Isaack Makokha, Josephat Rono, and John Kamais.
The three-day event will feature an initial cut after two rounds, with the top 33 players (including ties) advancing to the final round. With a prize fund of Ksh 174,000 up for grabs, the competition promises high-stakes action. The tournament is also part of the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) calendar, offering vital ranking points to participants.
At the same time, the 3rd edition of the NCBA Coast Junior Open will tee off at Mombasa Golf Club from Friday to Sunday. The junior tournament has attracted over 100 players, with handicap limits of 28.0 for boys and 36.0 for girls. As part of NCBA’s broader efforts to grow the game from the ground up, the event underscores the bank’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of Kenyan golfers.
Commenting on the Trans Nzoia Championship, Chris Kinuthia, KGU Tournament Director said: “The tournament will adhere to the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited, as well as the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Local Rules and any additional local regulations set by the Tournament Committee.”