OVER 100 junior golfers have signed up for the newly-launched Nairobi Junior Golf Tour which kicks off on Sunday, at the Thika Sports Club.
The tournament is organised by U.S. Kids Golf in partnership with the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) and NCBA Bank.
The event will feature both boys and girls ages 5 – 18 years who will compete in age-appropriate competitions.
The junior tournament aims to tap, nurture and grow talents among young golfers across the country and will be played across several golf clubs within Nairobi.
NCBA Bank has sponsored the tournament to the tune of Sh2 million which will go towards the organisation of the events that will run until January 2023.
The 8-leg junior series starts at Thika Sports Club before heading to Windsor Country Club, Karen, Muthaiga, Sigona, VetLab and Royal Nairobi. It will then return to Muthaiga for the final.
Jacque Muhati of NCBA said the sponsorship is part of its continued efforts to promote the growth of the sport in Kenya.
“We are delighted to be partnering with the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) and U.S Kids Golf as sponsors for the 2022/23 Nairobi Local Tour.
"This is part of our long-term commitment to the grow and develop the game of golf in Kenya which has great potential for growth.
"We want to make the sport more inclusive by involving young kids in the sport from an early age because this will be an opportunity for the young lads to learn more about the sport and also help them hone their skills through regularly playing and competing,” said Muhati.
