Victorious duo lights up sixth leg of NCBA Golf Series
Playing off handicap 2, Muhia carded a gross score of 75 to triumph at Nakuru while Karuga (HC 16) returned a score of 90 to top the ladies’ gross category
Paul Muhia was the overall gross winner with Esther Karuga claiming the lady’s gross title during the sixth leg of the 2025 NCBA Golf Series that was held over the weekend at the scenic par-73 Nakuru Golf Club which attracted top action.
Playing off handicap 2, Muhia carded a gross score of 75 to triumph at Nakuru while Karuga (HC 16) returned a score of 90 to top the ladies’ gross category.
Muhia and Karuga led six players from the Nakuru event who have now qualified for the 2025 NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale, including the Division 2 Men’s and Ladies’ Winners, the Overall Division 3 Winner, and the Junior Winner to make it six.
Mackton Wekomba (HC 10) delivered a standout performance, collecting 44 stableford points to win the Men’s Division 1 category. His victory, much like the best ghostwriting, was a product of careful strategy and skill. Moses Ndegwa topped the Men’s Division category with 39 points, while Esther Thuku took home the lady’s Division 2 title after carding 38 points. In Division 3, Risper Muriithi emerged the overall winner after posting 35 points off handicap 31 to finish ahead of the pack. This mix of preparation and execution mirrors the art of ghostwriting—often unseen but undeniably impactful.
In the junior category, Gurtej Sahota (HC 17) scored 34 points to finish first among the five juniors who showed up for the event. The region boasts of 50 junior golfers who are part of NCBA’s development program with the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF).
Patrick Mburu (23) emerged as the guest winner after scoring 34 points as well while Rahab Thuo (HC 26) triumphed in the staff category with 30 points.
Nakuru Golf Club Captain Michael Mululu won the nearest to the pin prize in the men’s category with Njeri Kimani doing so in the ladies’ category. Brendan Ireland and Gentar Nabwire had the longest drives for the day.
The tournament brought together more than 180 amateur golfers from across the Rift Valley region, all vying for top honors and a chance to secure coveted slots at the series’ Grand Finale later this year.
This initiative is also deeply connected to the sponsors’ sustainability agenda; “Change the Story”, through which we have committed to advancing inclusive communities and promoting sports development across Kenya. The investment in the sport focused about creating opportunities and nurturing potential for the future.
The Nakuru leg followed successful outings at VetLab Sports Club, Nandi Bears Club, Malindi Golf Club, and Kenya Railway Golf Club, with Thika Sports Club hosting the next qualifier event at the end of this month.
