The 2023 NCBA Golf Series concluded with an impressive display of golfing skills and competition at the Grand Finale held at the par 72 Sigona Golf Club on Friday.

At end of play, it was Kitale Golf Club’s Philip Shiharsy who emerged as the standout golfer, claiming the coveted title of the Overall Winner after a compelling performance.

Playing off a handicap of 5, Shiharsy showcased his golfing prowess by managing an exceptional score of 75 gross, securing victory amid intense competition from 108 skilled golfers.

Expressing his elation after being declared the winner, Shiharsy stated, “It’s an honor to emerge as the Overall Winner of the 2023 NCBA Golf Series. This victory is a culmination of hard work and dedication, and I am grateful for the opportunity to compete at such a high level. The NCBA Golf Series has been a fantastic platform for golfers like me, and I appreciate the support and competition it brings.”

The Men’s Category witnessed intense competition, with Peter Tumusiime from Uganda securing the top spot with a score of 76 gross, showcasing the regional diversity and competitive edge of the series. He beat Kakamega Sports Club’s Cedric Konzolo who claimed the second position with a commendable score of 77 points, showcasing the depth of competition in the series.

In the Ladies category, Louisa Gitau claimed victory with a score of 84 gross. She defeated Jaini Shah on countback, whose efforts secured her the second spot in the division after returning identical scores.

For their effort, the top three winners of the Series Grand Finale each took home a cash prize of Kes 100,000, celebrating their outstanding achievements on the course. Among the juniors, Telvin Thuku excelled with an impressive score of 89 gross, securing the top spot and showcasing the promising future of junior golf in the region.

In the Nett categories, Josephine Chesang and Jimmy Akhonya emerged as champions among the ladies and men, respectively, with nett scores of 73 and 68.

Meanwhile, Rahab Thuo claimed victory in the Nearest to the Pin challenge, while John Kariuki and Ugandan Peace Kabasweka triumphed in the Longest Drive challenge among the men and ladies’ categories, respectively.