{
  "id": 17836235,
  "title": "16-year-old Shashwat Harish makes history at 5th NCBA Golf Park Open with 11-under-par victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/16-year-old-shashwat-harish-makes-history-at-5th-ncba-golf-park-open",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T17:47:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/16-year-old-shashwat-harish-makes-history-at-5th-ncba-golf-park-open-with-11-under-par-victory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shashwat Harish, a 16-year-old junior golfer from Muthaiga Golf Club, achieved a remarkable feat by winning the 5th NCBA Golf Park Open 2026 with an impressive 11-under-par score of 199. Competing against seasoned amateur players, Harish secured the championship title by finishing two strokes ahead of John Kamaisi, who finished with a total of 201. The event, held at Golf Park Golf Club, attracted a field of 79 players, marking the maximum field for the tournament. Harish's victory is significant as he continues to compete against established amateurs, demonstrating the growing depth of junior golf in Kenya and the potential of young players to excel at senior amateur level. Earlier in 2026, Harish had performed well in high-profile events such as the Magical Kenya Open and the NCBA Lisle Shaw Memorial Interschool Tournament, further solidifying his status as a promising talent in the sport.",
  "summary": "Junior golfer Shashwat Harish announced himself in emphatic fashion after clinching the 5th NCBA Golf Park Open 2026 title, finishing an impressive 11-under-par with a three-round gross total of 199 at Golf Park Golf Club. The 16-year-old, representing Muthaiga Golf Club, delivered rounds of 65, 67 and 67 to secure a two-stroke victory over John […] The post 16-year-old Shashwat Harish makes…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "16-year-old Harish claims maiden KAGC title at NCBA Golf Park",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/16-year-old-harish-claims-maiden-kagc-title-at-ncba-golf-park",
        "published": "2026-11-02T11:37:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}