18/07/2025
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Top amateurs tee off today at the NCBA Kabete Open at Vet Lab, the first leg of the Kenya Swing.
This yearโs event will feature 90 elite amateur golfers, including 80 from Kenya and 10 international players representing Rwanda, Mauritius, Austria, Zambia, South Africa, and Burundi.
The cut-off for qualification was a handicap index of 5, underlining the high calibre of competition expected.
Defending champion Adel Balala, a three-time winner (2021, 2022, 2024), returns in pursuit of a record fourth title.
He will face stiff competition from current KAGC leader John Lejirma, Michael Karanga, and home club standout Ebill Omolo.
Teenage sensation Kanana Muthomi, Bianca Ngecu, Joyce Wanjiru, Mercy Nyanchama, and Kellie Gachaga will be among the lady golfers in the competition.
International entrants include Rwandaโs Niyonkuru Alain, South Africaโs Pranay Kapur, and Zambiaโs Gilbert Chalwe, further raising the competitive bar for the event.
The Kabete Open marks the first leg of the three-part Kenya Swing, which continues with the Kenya Amateur Matchplay Championship at Sigona Golf Club and concludes with the Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship back at Vet Lab.
The Kenya Swing format is designed to offer continuous high-level competition and enhance international participation, giving local players a chance to test their skills against regional and global peers.
Read more: https://www.golfscore.ke/top-amateurs-set-to-battle-at-kabete-open/