Nairobi, Kenya, 13th February 2025 –
The NCBA Great Rift Valley Championship will take place from the 14th to the 16th of February 2025 at the stunning Great Rift Valley Lodge. This year’s tournament will showcase top golf talent, featuring 115 players competing in a 54-hole stroke play format.
In a highly competitive lineup, all participants will compete in the first two rounds, after which the top 33 players, including ties, will advance to the final round on 16th February 2025.
Recognized as a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) event, the championship offers players the chance to earn valuable ranking points while vying for the coveted title. The tournament will adhere to the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited, alongside the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Local Rules and any additional local regulations set by the Tournament Committee.
Speaking ahead of the event, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said: “This leg of the KAGC series reflects our commitment to growing the sport and providing a platform for golfers to showcase their talent. Our continued partnership with the Kenya Golf Union is to make the series attractive enough for both the rising golfers and the elite amateurs. We look forward to an exciting competition this weekend as golfers compete to take charge of the leaderboard early in the series.”
Kenya Golf Union Vice Chairman and Tournament Director Mr. Chris Kinuthia shared his excitement for the upcoming event, saying, “We are thrilled to host a competitive field for the NCBA Great Rift Valley Championship. This tournament is a fantastic opportunity for both elite golfers and rising stars to sharpen their skills and gain essential experience. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the players for their continued support of this series.”
Mr. Kinuthia also highlighted the significant role of NCBA Bank: “We are grateful to NCBA Bank for their steadfast dedication to the advancement of golf in Kenya. Their sponsorship has been instrumental in improving the quality of this event, enabling us to provide vital resources for player participation and tournament management.”
This year’s prize purse is set at Kenya shillings 225,000. Players to watch include defending champion Elvis Muigua, as well as Daniel Kiragu, Sammy Mulama, and Josphat Rono. Notably, two female competitors will participate: Kellie Gachaga from Karen Country Club and Diana Mbuba from Royal Nairobi Golf Club.
The winner of this years event will walk away with Fifty Five Thousand three hundred shillings (Ksh. 55,300)
