Sixteen-year-old Shashwat Harish announced himself on the senior amateur golf circuit after claiming his maiden Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) title at the fifth NCBA Golf Park Open, finishing two shots clear of the field at Golf Park Golf Club.The Muthaiga Golf Club junior golfer carded an impressive 11-under-par total of 199 over three rounds of 65, 67 and 67 to top a competitive field of 79 players.##NAJAVA_MECA_10075968##Harish finished two strokes ahead of Nakuru Golf Club's John Kamaisi, who returned a nine-under-par total of 201, while Rwanda's Hitayezu Jean D’Amour of Vet Lab Sports Club completed the podium on three-under-par 207.The triumph marks a significant milestone for Harish, who continues to compete in the junior ranks while taking on some of the country's established amateur golfers in the Kenya Golf Union's KAGC Series.The young golfer has enjoyed an impressive 2026 season, having featured at the prestigious Magical Kenya Open earlier in the year, gaining valuable experience on one of the region's biggest golfing stages.Recovering Harambee Stars striker suffers fresh injury setback in EuropeHe also helped Peponi School win the NCBA Lisle Shaw Memorial Interschool Tournament at Royal Nairobi Golf Club, where he carded one-under-par to claim the individual gross title.His latest success at Golf Park adds to an encouraging run of performances and earns him Ksh 115,600 in prize money.Speaking after the tournament, Tournament Director and Kenya Golf Union Vice Chairman Jonathan Marucha praised Harish's achievement, describing it as a reflection of the progress being made in junior golf in the country.“Shashwat’s victory is a strong statement about the progress of junior golf in Kenya. At just 16, he has demonstrated that our young golfers are capable of competing with and beating established amateur players. His performance, together with the experience he has gained at events such as the Magical Kenya Open, shows what is possible when young talent is given the right opportunities and support.We are grateful to NCBA for their continued investment in the game and for helping create platforms where the next generation can thrive,” said Marucha.Shabana, Mara seek to maintain unbeaten starts as struggling Ulinzi chase first win of the seasonNCBA Platinum Relationship Manager Joshua Munga reaffirmed the bank's commitment to supporting golf development in Kenya, highlighting the importance of providing opportunities for emerging talent.“Shashwat’s achievement is a great example of what can happen when talent is matched with opportunity, dedication and the right support. At NCBA, our philosophy of Banking on Belief is about believing in people, their ambitions and their potential to achieve more.We are proud to support platforms such as the KAGC that give golfers opportunities to compete, develop their abilities and realise their ambitions. We remain committed to supporting the growth of the game and creating opportunities for the next generation of golfers,” said Munga.The Kenya Amateur Golf Championship Series provides a competitive platform for amateur golfers across the country, with tournaments staged at different clubs throughout the season. Harish's victory highlights the growing presence of junior golfers in the senior amateur ranks.No public money for Bayern, Ajax match as government reveals how over Ksh 1 billion will be raised
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