16-year-old Harish claims maiden KAGC title at NCBA Golf Park
Sixteen-year-old Shashwat Harish announced his arrival among Kenya’s top amateur golfers after claiming his maiden Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) title at the fifth NCBA Golf Park Open, carding an impressive 11-under-par total of 199 to win by two strokes at Golf Park Golf Club. The Muthaiga Golf Club junior golfer delivered rounds of 65, [...] The post 16-year-old Harish claims maiden…
Sixteen-year-old Shashwat Harish claimed his first Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) title at the fifth NCBA Golf Park Open, finishing two strokes ahead of the field at Golf Park Golf Club. The Muthaiga Golf Club junior delivered rounds of 65, 67 and 67 to beat 79 competitors and become one of the youngest golfers to win a KAGC title.
Harish's victory, which earned him KSh 115,600 in prize money, highlights the rising competitiveness of junior golf in Kenya and the importance of providing opportunities for emerging talent. Tournament Director Jonathan Marucha praised Harish's performance, emphasizing the progress of junior golf in the country.
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