Nairobi, Sunday, February 15, 2026: Seniors stole the spotlight at Muthaiga Golf Club on Saturday as experience proved decisive during the club’s 2026 NCBA Golf Series qualifying leg which attracted 215 golfers.

Former club captain Rajesh Bhabra emerged as the Overall Gross Winner after carding an impressive 72 Gross off handicap 6 while Nancy Ndungu (handicap 11) reinforced the seniors’ dominance by securing the Overall Lady Winner title after carding 86 Gross, reclaiming the title she won in 2023.

In the runners-up positions, Bo Ciera finished as the Male Runner-Up on 77 Gross off handicap 4, while Florence Maina (handicap 13), another senior golfer, claimed the Lady Runner-Up slot with 87 Gross, ensuring the seniors maintained a strong presence on the podium.

The battle for third and fourth overall positions was equally intense. Junior player Peter Mwindi (handicap 9) posted 79 Gross to take the third position, while Dennis Muriithi (handicap 11) returned 80 Gross to finish fourth. Alpha Ndungu (handicap 6) emerged as Junior Winner after an impressive 79 Gross.

Bhabra, Nancy Ndung’u, Ciera, Maina, Mwindi, Muriithi, and Alpha Ndung’u join other golfers from Royal Nairobi Golf Club and Kericho Golf Club on the list of those who have booked their slots for the Grand Finale set for November this year.

In other categories, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora claimed the Staff Winner prize with 39 points.  while Ken Monari was named Guest Winner with 37 points.

NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said:

“It has been a wonderful day. Although it was a bit dry, the course was really enjoyable. The attendance is getting bigger and the game is getting better and that is why we have expanded the series this year. We continue our sponsorship for junior events as well as amateurs. We are also sponsoring PROs and this being the Magical Kenya Open week we are happy to be in that space.”

Up next on the series is the Mombasa Golf Club Mug on February 28 after successful stops at Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Kericho Golf Club, and Muthaiga Golf Club.