Harun Wanyama emerged victorious in the fiercely contested Division One category at the ninth leg of the NCBA Golf Series, at the Kenya Airforce Golf Club in Eastleigh, Nairobi.
The tournament marked the first time the series was hosted at the Airforce’s nine-hole course.
A strong field of 97 golfers battled it out for coveted spots at the series’ Grand Finale.
The competition was fierce across all categories, with players vying for top honours in Division 1, Division 2, Division 3 and the Junior category.
Wanyama, playing off a handicap of 4, secured a commanding win with a total of 40 points. Major Elvis Murunga (Handicap six), finished runner-up with 37 points, playing off a handicap 6.
In the men’s Division 2 category, Wally Bitok (Handicap 17), clinched the top spot with 46 points. Handicap 20 Jacob Chacha finished as the runner-up, carding 43 points.
Carol Nthiwa ( 23) dominated the ladies' Division Two category, securing 33 points to beat Damaris Kikwal (handicap 21) to second with 32 points.
Col. Henry Mwereneru (H50) reigned supreme in Division Three with a score of 49 points.
Meanwhile, the Junior category was won by Hakeem Mutungi (handicap 21), who impressed with a score of 28 points.
Jeremiah Kariuki, playing off a handicap of 33, was the guest winner with 39 points while Jared Onyancha (H32) claimed the Staff title with 35 points.
Following this event, the series moves to Thika Sports Club and Jinja Golf Club in Uganda for the 10th and 11th legs respectively with both taking place next week on Saturday.