The ninth leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series tees off at Sigona Golf Club this Saturday, April 25, with over 260 golfers expected in one of the season’s most competitive qualifiers.
A new champion is guaranteed after 2025 winner Sandeep Matharu turned professional, leaving the field wide open. Players will compete across multiple categories, including Overall Gross Winners (Men and Lady), runners-up, and top finishers, with six securing spots at the Grand Finale set for Karen Country Club on November 28.
At the same time, attention shifts to Kitale Golf Club, which hosts the Trans-Nzoia Championshipthe ninth leg of the 2026 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Seriesfrom April 24–26. A field of 90 elite amateurs will battle for a share of the KES 400,000 prize purse and crucial Order of Merit points.
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said the dual events highlight the sport’s growth: “The NCBA Golf Series continues to provide an inclusive platform while the KAGC Trans-Nzoia Championship offers a critical competitive stage for our elite amateurs.”
Defending champion Josphat Rono returns to Kitale aiming to retain his title after last year’s one-over-par 220, facing stiff competition from a strong field including Felix Dusabe, William Odek, Sammy Mulama, John Koina, Isaac Makokha, and John Kamaisi.
Also in focus is Amos Odongo, fresh from winning the NCBA Masaku Open, as he eyes back-to-back victories. The twin events mark a packed weekend for Kenyan golf, as the race for top honours in both the NCBA Series and KAGC calendar gathers pace.