Golf: Shashwat Harish and Shelby Bungei win North Rift Junior Open

Shashwat Harish from Muthaiga Golf Club shot one beneath par within the first spherical, 5 over par within the second spherical and 6 over par within the third spherical to emerge the general boy winner of the inaugural NCBA North Rift Junior Open held at Nandi Bears Club.

Shelby Bungei from Kitale Club emerged as the general woman winner with an combination rating of 293 gross having performed constant rounds of 99, 97, and 97 gross over the three rounds.

The occasion is the primary 3 day junior occasion within the area that’s acknowledged by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and is sponsored by the NCBA Bank and ICEA Lion.

Shashwat Harish attributed his win to touchdown the ball in the suitable locations and thanked his mother and father and coaches for the help granted to him.

“I have enjoyed playing the Nandi Bears Club course which is in a pristine condition. I will always remember this course because I played my first ever under-par round in a tournament during the first round. I thank my caddy and playing partners, Tsevi Soni and Phelix Cheruiyot for the great game on the course.”

Shashwat additionally reiterated the significance of practising and collaborating in as many tournaments as potential to enhance on the sport and play higher.

Phelix Cheruiyot from Nandi Bears Club confirmed nice type enjoying 84, 78, and 79 gross respectively for a complete of 241 gross to emerge the winner of the Boys 19-21 Years Category adopted by dwelling mate Jefferson Kipchumba on 260 gross.

Maureen Jepleting and Ruth Jepkemei from the identical membership performed 321 and 329 gross respectively to emerge the winner and runner-up within the Girls 16-21 Years Category.

Muthaiga’s Jason Mwai performed 257 gross to win the Boys 16-18 Years Category adopted by Briskern Amusala from Kakamega with 284 gross.

Tsevi Soni performed the second greatest rating after Shashwat of 239 gross consisting of 79, 83 and 77 to win the Boys 14-15 Years Category adopted by Yuvraj Rajput from Sigona with 248 gross.

Pendo Kanaiza from Kisii Sports Club led the ladies 15 years and beneath class with 302 gross whereas Heeran Kipkurui from Nakuru led the Boys 13 Years and Under class with 282 Gross.

Niel Kabora from Kisii performed 295 gross to emerge the runner-up of the Boys 13 Years & Under.

Speaking throughout the event, the JGF North Rift Region Representative, Mr. Fandi Shiyukah congratulated all of the gamers for collaborating within the occasion and appreciated the sponsors NCBA Bank and ICEA Lion for supporting the junior golf applications.

“There is a lot of work that we need to do in the region to nurture the budding talents and expose our players to more tournaments. ”

45 Juniors between 9 and 21 years previous drawn from Nandi, Eldoret, Kakamega, Kisii, Kitale, Muthaiga, Nakuru, Nandi, Sigona, and Vet Lab Golf Clubs participated within the occasion the place within the prime 33 and ties made the lower to the ultimate spherical.