More than 240 golfers are expected at VetLab Sports Club this Saturday, 17 October, as the 2026 NCBA Golf Series enters its final stretch, with players battling for places in the season-ending Grand Finale.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe VetLab qualifier will headline a busy weekend of golf, with junior players competing in the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Local Tour Mombasa at Diamond Leisure Golf Resort, while the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series heads to Nyanza Golf Club for the Nyanza Open 'Hippo Pot'.At VetLab, golfers will be aiming to secure qualification for the NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale, scheduled for November 29 at Karen Country Club. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10027907##With the season nearing its conclusion, the contest for the remaining slots is expected to intensify as players seek to book their places at the season-ending event.The Grand Finale will offer an attractive prize purse, with the Overall Gross Winner, Overall Male Winner and Overall Lady Winner each set to receive Ksh130,000. The male and female runners-up will each pocket Ksh80,000, while third-place finishers in both categories will take home Ksh50,000 apiece.Gor Mahia head coach provides update on suspended Harambee Stars duoThe fourth-place finishers will each receive Ksh30,000, while the Junior Winner will earn Ksh25,000.Last year, Edward Mwangi and Mary Karano topped the VetLab qualifying leg, leading clubmates Kennedy Mariga, Rachel Ndei, Benjamin Chemweno and junior golfer Parv Kavia into the Grand Finale.NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora will also be among the participants at VetLab, joining the field for the weekend's competition.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027907##Ahead of the tournament, Gachora highlighted the importance of supporting golf across different levels, from junior development to elite amateur competition.“It is exciting to see three different golf tournaments taking place this weekend with our support, each playing an important role in the development of the sport. At VetLab, we expect more than 240 golfers competing for a chance to qualify for our Grand Finale, while the U.S. Kids Golf tournament in Mombasa continues to provide young golfers with opportunities to develop their skills and gain valuable competitive experience. President Ruto, Coe reaffirm shared commitment to successful 2029 World Championships in NairobiAt the same time, the Nyanza Open will bring together some of the country's leading amateur golfers as they continue their pursuit of success on the national circuit. I am particularly looking forward to joining the golfers at VetLab this Saturday. We believe that by supporting golfers from the junior ranks through to the amateur level, we are helping build a stronger future for Kenyan golf,” said Gachora.Meanwhile, the Nyanza Open 'Hippo Pot' will bring together 67 amateur golfers at Nyanza Golf Club as players seek valuable points in the 2026 KAGC standings.Is Eto'o being groomed to succeed Motsepe?This year's tournament is guaranteed to produce a new champion following John Lejirma's transition to professional golf earlier this year.Lejirma won the 2025 edition of the Nyanza Open before turning professional, leaving the title vacant and opening the door for a new winner to emerge.At the Coast, the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Local Tour Mombasa will take place on Sunday, 18 October, at Diamond Leisure Golf Resort, with junior golfers competing across various age categories.Government gives fresh assurance on Talanta, Kasarani stadiums amid AFCON 2027 hosting concernsThe tournament is part of NCBA's wider junior golf development programme, which aims to introduce more children to competitive golf while providing structured opportunities to improve their skills, build confidence and gain valuable experience on the course.Beyond competing for honours, the young golfers will also be seeking Priority Status points, which could open pathways to international competitions organised by U.S. Kids Golf, including the Regional Invitational and the U.S. Kids Golf Regional Championship.
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