The highly anticipated 8th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour is set to take place at the picturesque Nyeri Golf Club this coming weekend, bringing together over 100 golfers from various clubs across the country.

With the tournament being held at the second oldest golf course in the nation, the excitement among players and spectators alike is palpable.

The KCB golf series, which has already covered Kakamega, Kisumu, Nairobi, and Kiambu counties, has successfully reached over 1,000 participants, including over 500 individuals through the ladies' and juniors' clinics.

Senior Relationship Manager KCB Group, Scholastica Onsongo, tees off during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour held in Thika Golf Club. PHOTO/KCB

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This series is not only a platform for golf enthusiasts to showcase their talent but also an opportunity for KCB to promote the sport and provide their customers with a chance to interact and network outside of the office environment.

Speaking about the upcoming event, KCB Group CEO Paul Russo expressed his enthusiasm for the tour.

“The KCB Golf series heads to the second oldest golf course in the country this weekend with an aim of reaching more people to improve the sport and to also offer our customers an opportunity to interact and network with various business people away from the normal office setting," Russo stated.

"As a brand, we are proud to be associated with the development of this sport right from the grassroots level. This is why through the series, we are traversing many counties within Kenya."

Russo's sentiment highlights KCB's commitment to nurturing golf talent and fostering the growth of the sport across the nation.

In the previous leg of the KCB Golf series held in Thika, Samuel Njunu, Linda Kinyua, Julius Wanyaga, and Susan Irungu put on a display of unparalleled golfing prowess, scoring a combined total of 139 points to emerge as the victors.

Their remarkable performance is a testament to the competitive spirit of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour.

Looking ahead to the Nyeri edition, Jacob Nyaga, the Captain of the Nyeri Golf Club, expressed his enthusiasm, saying Nyeri offers a conducive environment for golf.

Ag. Managing Director, KCB Investment Bank, Linus Kang’ara tees off during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour held in Thika Golf Club. PHOTO/KCB
 

“We are excited to be part of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour, we promise to host a very successful tournament and it is our hope that many golfers will register for this competitive tournament," Nyaga said.

"Nyeri offers a conducive environment for a golf outing and the balmy weather makes golfers enjoy the fairways as much as they can. We look forward to an action-packed weekend."

The weekend's festivities will commence with a customer engagement dinner on Friday evening, followed by the juniors' and ladies' golf clinics on Sunday afternoon.

This provides an opportunity for golf enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to learn and improve their game under the guidance of seasoned professionals.

After the Nyeri leg, the KCB East Africa Golf Tour will continue on August 5th with its 9th leg in Nakuru County, promising more thrilling golfing action.