The fifth event of the U.S. Kids-NCBA Nairobi Local Tour was held on Wednesday,
4 th January 2023 at Royal Nairobi Golf Club. 130 boys and girls aged between 5 and
18 years old participated in the tournament.
Trevvy Mungai led the Boys 6 years and under category with a score of 45 while
James Tino Macakiage and Mohamed Mtsumi followed closely on second place with
a score of 46 gross. Aarna Mengi led the Girls 8 years and under category with a
good score of 38 gross while Kanana Muthomi and Adam Nesbitt played a similar
score to lead in the Girls 9-10 and Boys 9 Years Categories respectively. Ivan
Kimutai lead in the Boys 7 Category with a score of 45 gross while Jeff Kibe won the
Boys 8 Category with a score of 48 gross. Shuhan Peng won the Boys 10 category
with a score of 43. Joven Reel and Palash Tank tied on second place with a score of
48.
Home player Mwathi Gicheru played the best score of 74 gross to win in the Boys 11
category. Peter Gathogo from Nakuru overcame the competition from Aidan
Gachora and Yuvraj Rajput to lead in the Boys 12 category. Brianna Ngecu played a
score of 79 to win in the Girls 11-12 warding off competition from Cherono Kipkorir
who played 81 gross and settled for the runner up position. Bianca Ngecu played 83
gross to lead in the Girls 13-14 years category while Maryam Mwakitawa continued
the lead in the Girls 15-18 years category with a score of 84. Shashwat Harish
played 79 gross to win the Boys 13-14 years category while Kevin Anyien played 80
gross to win in the final group of Boys 15-18 years.
The Captain of Royal Nairobi, Peter Mwangi, lauded the efforts of the Royal Junior
Golf Committee led by the Junior Convenor, Eng. Gicheru Kimani, for the efforts put
in place to ensure junior activities are held at the club and promised the continued
support of the club for junior development. The NCBA Bank Yaya Branch
Manager, Peter Omollo, reiterated NCBA’s focus on the development of golf from the
junior ranks and appreciated the partnership with the Junior Golf Foundation and
U.S. Kids Golf towards the success of such initiatives.
The next event in the tour will be held this Sunday at Sigona Golf Club followed by
Vetlab Sports Club on Sunday, 15 th January 2023. The Tour Championship will be
held on Sunday, 22 nd January 2023 at Muthaiga Golf Club.
A. Results Below
Name and Score
Boys 6 & Under
1. Trevvy Mungai-45
T2. James Tino Macakiage- 46
T2. Mohamed Mtsumi-46
Girls 8 & Under
1. Aaarna Mengi- 38
2. Wairimu Kioi- 45
3. Leticia Mwangale- 46
Boys 7
1. Ivan Kimutai- 45
2. Paren Reel- 46
3. Ethan Wachira Sobayeni- 50
Boys 8
1. Jeff Kibe- 48
2. Niam Shah- 50
3. Kai Mukumbu- 54
Boys 9
1. Adam Nesbitt- 38
2. Ishaan Patel- 42
3. Jeremie Maina- 50
Girls 9-10
1. Kanana Muthomi- 38
2. Ashley Gachora- 44
3. Ashley Muyela- 46
Boys 10
1. Shuhan Peng- 43
T2. Joven Reel- 48
T2. Palash Tank- 48
Boys 11
1. Mwathi Gicheru- 74
2. Amar Shah- 77
3. Justin Ngeera-82
Girls 11-12
1. Brianna Ngecu- 79
2. Cherono Kipkorir- 81
3. Sophia Nesbitt- 88
Boys 12
1. Peter Gathogo- 83
2. Aidan Gachora- 88
3. Yuvraj Rajput- 89
Girls 13-14
1. Bianca Ngecu- 83
2. Audrey Gachora- 87
3. Imani Njoki- 97
Boys 13-14
1. Shashwat Harish- 79
T2. Junaid Manji- 80
T2. Mitansh Thacker- 80
Girls 15-18
1. Maryam Mwakitawa- 84
2. Antonia Mbuthia- 94
3. Cherise Wachira- 95
Boys 15-18
1. Kevin Anyien- 80
2. Ryan Mutinda- 84
T3. Kiunjuri Mathu- 87
T3. Leon Mutinda- 87
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