Shashwat Harish delivered a masterclass performance at the NCBA Invitational, playing six under par 66 in the final round to complete a record-breaking tournament total of ten under par 206.

His consistent brilliance over three days, including two consecutive rounds of two under par 70, secured his place as the tournament’s star performer and set a personal best in his competitive career.

Reflecting on his triumph, Harish described the key to his success: “It was there, the drive to do well but it wasn’t like I was gunning for it. I hit great shots, I put the ball close, I made good putts but at the end of the day, what made the difference is I'm getting to know my game very well.”

Strong winds swept through Windsor Golf and Country Club, but Harish’s discipline and preparation proved unshakeable.

“I get to the course an hour before competition just to hit balls. I also go to the gym as the first thing just to get the body moving and get in shape. I stick to my routine not just physically, but mentally as well by getting in the right space. These things are very important,” he said, outlining his rigorous pre-competition regimen.

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Trailing behind Harish was Aiden Gachora, whose steady level-par third round elevated him to second place with a score of 13 over par 229.

Meanwhile, Mwathi Gicheru and Shashank Sachin shared third place, each carding 14 over par 230.

The girls’ 15-18 years category delivered its own drama, with Maryam Mwakitawa and Audrey Gachora vying for the lead after round two, where both recorded two over par 74.

Mwakitawa held a one-shot edge heading into the final round, but the tables turned as Gachora surged ahead. Gachora clinched victory with a total score of 15 over par 231, three strokes clear of Mwakitawa, despite her initial self-doubt.

“I didn’t have that much confidence but in my heart I felt I was going to win,” Gachora remarked.

“My highest moment was when I got two birdies on the par fives… but then I bogeyed hole number nine, then my lowest moment came when unfortunately I got an eight on a par four putting me at five over par, but then I stayed at that to the end.”

For Mwakitawa, it was a day of frustration.

“My tee shots were quite challenging. I couldn’t keep my drivers straight, I couldn’t go where I wanted to go, I struggled because I found myself in the rough most of the time. I was fighting for pars and birdies but some doubles (bogeys) came along the way,” she lamented.

The tournament highlighted both the promise and perseverance of young golfers, with Harish and Gachora delivering memorable performances.