Approximately 168 juniors from 27 schools are set to compete in the second leg of Interschool Golf Tournament that will tee off tomorrow at the par 72 Windsor Golf club under the Junior Golf Foundation Kenya (JGF).
The championships that tees off on Friday, May 16 with the event having entries from new schools, including the Consolata School Nairobi, Nova Pioneer-Tatu Primary, Pioneer Junior School, and the Sun and Shield Primary & Junior School in Nakuru.
Designed to cater to both handicapped and non-handicapped juniors, the tournament continues to expand the reach and accessibility of golf among school-going children. It serves as a key component of JGF’s Get Into Golf Initiative, a national movement aimed at growing junior golf from grassroots to elite levels.
The competition is structured into four areas of under 10, 11-12, 13-14 and 15-18 years with each schools fielding teams of four players in the categories, where the best three scores count for the team.
JGF President Vincent Mukiri said that the Interschool Tournament lies not only in the competition, but in the collaboration.
“By getting more schools involved, we are building a sustainable future for junior golf in Kenya. Through our ‘Get Into Golf Initiative,’ we’re making sure every child, regardless of background gets a chance to learn, play and thrive through golf.”