Gitenge leads NCBA Golf Series qualifiers at Diamond Leisure

Ronald Gitenge claimed victory in the NCBA Bank Golf Series qualifiers at Diamond Leisure Golf Club on Saturday, posting a gross score of 79 to secure his spot in the Grand Finale on November 29 at Karen Country Club. Standing ahead of Hiten Kumar, who shot 82, and David Evans with an 84, Gitenge's triumph earned him a coveted qualifier position in the season-ending event.

The NCBA Golf Series' Overall Men’s Nett champion was Graham Bowcher, with a score of 71, while Silvia Kampa claimed the Overall Ladies’ Nett title with a score of 73. Both secured their positions at the Grand Finale alongside Gitenge. Craig Fassler secured the Junior category title with a nett score of 59.

In the nett standings, Gitenge finished second among the men with 72, while a tie for third place among the men's nett standings was shared by Sven Kampa, Ken Ndede, Alpha Wise Junior, and Cyril Wamweru Junior, all scoring 73. Jane Mwai claimed the second spot in the Ladies’ Nett category with a score of 73, matching Kampa's total.

NCBA Ukunda Branch Manager Tito Meshack highlighted the bank's support for golfers pursuing their ambitions through the sport, emphasizing the NCBA Golf Series' role in providing platforms for competition, networking, and qualification for the Grand Finale. The Grand Finale will feature substantial prize money, with the Overall Gross Winner, Overall Male Winner, and Overall Lady Winner receiving KSh130,000 each.

The male and lady runners-up will each earn KSh80,000, while the third-place finishers in the men’s and women’s categories will receive KSh50,000 each. The fourth-place finishers will take home KSh30,000, and the Junior Winner will receive KSh25,000.