Isaac Makokha holds nerve to claim 2026 NCBA Tea Fields Trophy in Kericho

Isaac Makokha displayed remarkable composure over three rounds to secure the 2026 NCBA Tea Fields Trophy, clinching victory at the par-72 Kericho Golf Club on Sunday. The former Deaflympics golf bronze medallist represented Kenya Railway Golf Club and posted three consistent rounds of 76, finishing on 12-over-par 228 and edging out Daniel Mwangi and Ken Serem by two shots.

Mwangi and Serem both ended on 10-over-par 230. Elvis Muigua and John Koina followed in 15-over-par 231 and 17-over-par 233, respectively. Cyprian Bundi, who had recently won the NCBA Nanyuki Open, finished sixth on 19-over-par 235, tied with Elly Barno. Meanwhile, in the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Thika Leg, Ishaan Patel made history by achieving the first par-four hole-in-one on the tour, earning him a runner-up finish in the Boys 12 category after a playoff.