Peponi and Premier schools dominated the second edition of the inter-school golf tournament that attracted 23 schools.
The tournament, at the Windsor Golf and Country Club, saw high schools, primary schools, children's homes, and even kindergartens entering teams for competition.
The first edition of the schools' tournament held in March had 20 schools and the increase in the number of participants is a pointer that learning institutions are embracing the game.
Regina Gachora, the Junior Golf Foundation president said: “In the first tournament, schools entered three teams. This time it was a maximum of two teams because the number of schools increased. We can do a maximum of 150 players; we had 140 players on the show".
She added: "For the next tournaments, we might have to look at getting into clubs that can give us a full day. That way we are able to do 180-200 players because the demand is there”.
The schools’ directors are now asking for monthly inter-school tournaments. This is a good headache for JGF who have to go back to the drawing board and adjust the calendar, if possible, to fit the demands of the schools.
“They want to see their children playing for the schools on a monthly basis as they see this as an opportunity for them to grow in the game of golf. They also see the opportunity for scholarships for their juniors in the future. It is a roadmap that we need to work on, it is exciting!” Gachora pointed.
The US Kids Local Tour has held eight tournaments in 2023, sharpening the skills of the juniors in the sport. Schools are keen on partnering with the US Kids Local Tour program.
