Fresh from claiming his maiden victory in the 2026 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series, Josphat Rono will be among the players to watch when the NCBA Diani Beach Masters tees off on Friday, September 18, at Diamond Leisure Beach & Golf Resort.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe three-day tournament, running until Sunday, September 20, is the latest stop on the KAGC calendar and comes immediately after last weekend’s NCBA Malindi Open ‘Vasco Da Gama Cup’, where Rono secured his first win of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962375##Rono carded seven-over-par 217 to win in Malindi, finishing ahead of Alex Mwangi, who returned 10-over-par 220. Elvis Muigua and William Odek shared third place on 12-over-par 222.The four players will be back in action in Diani, where they will headline a strong field seeking to build on their performances from the Coastal opener.Rono will face competition from Junaid Manji, Kevin Anyien, Isaac Makokha and promising junior Maahir Patel, among others.Wafalme Stars aim guns at Ghana after loss to TunisiaIn the women’s field, teenagers Kanana Muthomi, Bianca Ngecu and Brianna Ngecu will be among the players to watch alongside Kellie Gachaga and Mary Kandu.Jay Sandhu leads the 2026 KAGC standings with 1,535 points, followed by John Kamais on 1,117. Muigua is third on 890 points, with Adel Taufiq Balala fourth on 814, while Rono has moved into fifth place with 628 points following his Malindi victory.“The KAGC continues to provide a competitive platform for Kenya’s amateur golfers to test themselves against each other in the country. The quality of the field we are seeing at events such as Diani is encouraging, and the fact that it comes after the Malindi event to complete the Coastal double-header makes it even better. We are particularly pleased to see young golfers competing alongside established amateurs,” said Kenya Golf Union Chairman Brian Akun.Charlotte to host WTA finals from 2027Meanwhile, juniors will take centre stage on Sunday, September 20, when Migaa Golf Club hosts the fifth leg of the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Fall Local Tour – Nairobi.The tournament will feature boys and girls aged between five and 18 years competing in age-based divisions, providing them with competitive experience as they continue to develop their game.The event is organised in partnership with U.S. Kids Golf and the Junior Golf Foundation Kenya, with support from NCBA.Seasoned track coach beats nine to land prestigious government jobThe young golfers will also compete for Priority Status points, which could provide qualification opportunities for U.S. Kids Golf international events, including the Regional Invitational and U.S. Kids Golf Regional Championship.