The highly-anticipated NCBA Malindi Open and Vasco Da Gama Cup will take place this weekend, from September 20th to 22nd, 2024, at the Malindi Golf and Country Club in Kilifi County.The three-day, 54-hole stroke play championship has attracted amateur golfers from across the country. Players will compete in the first two rounds, with the top 33 and ties making the cut for the final round on Sunday.##NAJAVA_MECA_8342689##Among the top contenders are Kenya’s number one golfer and defending champion, Michael Karanga from Kiambu Golf Club, as well as Lejirma from Railway Golf Club and William Odek from Nyali Golf Club.“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors who have come on board to support this event, particularly our main sponsor, NCBA Bank, for their continued commitment to this year’s series. Our appreciation also goes to I-sal, Jambo Jet, and the Kilifi County Government for their invaluable support,” said KGU Chairman David Ndungu.NCBA Group Managing Director, John Gachora, added: “We are thrilled to have reached this point in the Kenya Amateur Golf Series. As NCBA, we take immense pride in being part of these events, which bring together the best amateur golfers from across the region for friendly yet highly competitive tournaments. So far, the events have been exceptional, with outstanding performances all around. We look forward to an exciting tournament in Malindi, a place known not only for its beauty but also for its passionate golfing community. Based on what we’ve seen, we expect this event to be just as remarkable, if not better. We wish all the golfers the very best of luck.”Skipper Rikesh Hirani opens up on title-winning run for KanbisThe total prize money for the tournament is five hundred and twenty thousand Kenyan shillings (Ksh 520,000), with the winner set to take home one hundred thirty thousand Kenyan shillings (Ksh 130,000). Additionally, this event will count towards the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), adding further significance to this exciting tournament.The event follows the 2024 Nyanza Open ‘Hippo Pot’ tournament, held from September 6th to 8th at the Nyanza Golf Club, which was won by John Kamais of Nakuru Golf Club. In the gripping three-day competition, Kamais dethroned defending champion and national team captain John Lejirma of Kenya Railways Golf Club.Alarm as budget cuts threaten Kenya’s fight against doping
