Kelvin Metto and Catherine Wambui emerged as the leading performers as the NCBA Golf Series made its latest stop at the par-70 Ruiru Sports Club, attracting 277 golfers for the weekend tournament.Metto carded 69 gross, playing off a handicap of two, to win the Overall Men’s Gross title, edging Benard Omondi on countback after Omondi also returned 69 gross off a handicap of zero. John Timbe finished third with 72 gross off a handicap of one.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936493##“It feels great to come out on top today, especially in a field of this size. I had a good round and managed to stay focused throughout the game. The Grand Finale is also something I am looking forward to, and I will now work on maintaining this form,” said Metto.In the ladies’ category, Wambui claimed the Overall Ladies’ Gross title after posting 80 gross off a handicap of six.“I am very happy with the win. It was a good day on the course and I am pleased with how I played. The opportunity to qualify for the Grand Finale makes the win even more special, and I am looking forward to competing at Karen,” said Wambui.Gor Mahia begin continental campaign against Egyptian giants PyramidsIn the other categories, Erastus Ouko won the Division Two Men’s title after scoring 41 Stableford points off a handicap of 21, while Lucy Mwangi took the Division Two Ladies’ title with 40 points off a handicap of 24.Mwangi Macharia won Division Three with 40 points off a handicap of 30. Shawn Mwita was the leading junior after scoring 39 Stableford points off a handicap of 31.The leading performers earned qualification for the NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale, scheduled for November at Karen Country Club, where qualifiers from the various legs of the series will compete for the season’s honours.KCB’s Elvis Olukusi reveals how he earned Monaco Rugby Sevens opportunitySpeaking after the tournament, Francis Wangui, NCBA Nord Branch Manager, said the Ruiru leg attracted golfers across the different categories.“With 277 golfers on the course, the Ruiru leg has once again demonstrated the strong interest in the NCBA Golf Series. We are particularly pleased to see golfers across the different categories earn their places in the Grand Finale, and we look forward to welcoming them to Karen in November,” he said.The Ruiru leg was part of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series, which features tournaments at various clubs, with golfers competing across different handicap categories for qualification to the season-ending Grand Finale.Malkia Strikers captain explains what went wrong against Egypt