At least 66 elite amateur golfers are set to tee off at Nanyuki Sports Club on Friday, 25 September, as the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series heads to yet another highly competitive weekend.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe NCBA Nanyuki Open will see action run for three days, culminating on Sunday, 27 September, as the golfers compete for a Ksh500,000 prize purse, with the field restricted to players with a maximum handicap limit of 15.0.The championship is expected to deliver a strong test of skill, consistency and course management as players battle for honours at the picturesque Nanyuki Sports Club.US-based Kenyan youngster eager to solve Harambee Stars' problematic positionCommanding attention will be seasoned campaigner Alex Mwangi, who heads into the NCBA Nanyuki Open on the back of a strong run of form after recently securing the NCBA Diani Beach Masters championship title.Mwangi’s experience and recent success will add another layer of intrigue to an already competitive field as he seeks to carry his momentum into Nanyuki.Standing in his way is a formidable field featuring many of the country's leading amateurs, including a good number of the top 10 players at the NCBA Diani Beach Masters, including Eugine Wafula, Kellie Gachaga, Elvis Muigua, John Kamaisi, Elly Limo, as well as Josphat Rono, champion of the NCBA Malindi Open 2026, among many others.##NAJAVA_MECA_9982521##Cyprian Bundi will also be back on course for the NCBA Nanyuki Open 2026 with unfinished business on his mind. Bundi returns to Nanyuki following a strong showing at the 2025 edition, where he finished as first runner-up, and will be keen to go one step further this year. His return adds further intrigue to the championship as he looks to turn last year’s near miss into a title-winning performance.McCarthy admits work permit issues could cost him dream Manchester United jobThe tournament is expected to provide an important platform for Kenya’s amateur golfers to test themselves against a strong field while continuing to build momentum across the domestic competitive golf calendar.Speaking ahead of the tournament, Kenya Golf Union vice chairman, Jonathan Marucha, expressed his excitement about the upcoming championship, noting the importance of continued opportunities for amateur golfers to compete at a high level."We are excited to have the NCBA Nanyuki Open on the calendar and look forward to three days of competitive and quality amateur golf at Nanyuki Sports Club. McCarthy presses FKF to resolve issues affecting him and his assistantsThe strength of the field reflects the depth of talent within Kenyan amateur golf, and we anticipate an exciting championship from Friday through Sunday. We warmly invite all participating golfers, golf enthusiasts, families and fans of the game to come out and support the players as they compete for the NCBA Nanyuki Open title,” said Marucha.The NCBA Nanyuki Open forms part of the Union’s continued efforts to provide competitive platforms that nurture talent, strengthen the domestic amateur golf circuit and give players opportunities to test their game in high-pressure tournament conditions.Eliud Kipchoge on why the marathon record will keep falling
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