Over 280 golfers drawn from different clubs in the country are expected to converge at the par 73 Ruiru Golf Course for the legendary tournament this coming Saturday.

Legendary golfers, a multi-disciplinary group of professionals brought together by the beautiful game of golf will compete for the top prizes as organizers promise a fun-filled outing from morning and crowning it with live band music in the evening.

The 18-hole course will see action tee off at 6:40 am in the morning, while the afternoon tee will start at 10:50 am- 1:30 pm at the event powered by among others Edlon Group Limited, Corporate Masters, Bransons Kitchen, Grandstart, AfrInsight Consulting.

“We are delighted to host some of the biggest names in the sport this weekend during the legendary golf day in Ruiru. We have partnered with some of the top corporate brands to organize this amazing tourney that will see the winners grab top prizes. Our course is in good shape, and the greens offer an enabling environment for players to compete,” said Ruiru Club Captain, Jessy Ndegwa.

Tabitha Kiragu an ardent golfer who was crowned the overall winner of the inaugural IPF golf tournament last weekend at the same venue having carded an excellent score of 42 stableford points will be one of the key players to watch including single handicap long hitting Emmanuel Wachira, Mary Wambui and David Kibui.

“I am looking forward to picking up from where I left last weekend having won over 190 top amateurs. It is going to be a very tough battle against the best golfers in the country, but I believe with my experience and good run of form I will emerge victorious in this tourney. My swing is there, and I intend to make a statement right from the onset,” said Ruiru-based player, Tabitha Kiragu.

This is part of Ruiru Sports Club series of activities that began earlier in the year with corporate entities like KCB hosting tournaments at the Thika-based facility as it marks 100 years of existence.

The penultimate qualifier leg of the 2023 NCBA Golf Series is scheduled to take place this Saturday, at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort.

Over 100 golfers are scheduled to tee-it-off at the resort’s picturesque, yet challenging,18-hole course for a chance to qualify to play in the Series grand finale, which will be held at the Sigona Golf Club, later this year.

The event will be the thirteenth in the series, where winners will be feted in various categories including overall gross, men’s, ladies’, and juniors’ categories.

Speaking ahead of the tournament, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said: “We are excited to be heading back to Great Rift for the thirteenth event in our 2023 calendar. The course’s breath-taking views and challenging layout promise an exciting competition for both participants and spectators, and we are, therefore, looking forward to the event.”

The Great Rift Valley Golf Course, established in 2000, is renowned for its stunning views of mountains, plains, lakes, and the Rift Valley’s escarpments. The course features 18 holes around the Great Rift Valley Lodge, providing a picturesque setting for the competition.

This leg follows the recent event which was held at the Kitale Golf Club on August 19th, 2023, drawing the participation of 84 golfers. The top performer in that event was Isaac Gitonga, who secured the top spot with a score of 70 gross.

The 2023 NCBA Golf Series features 14 qualifier events and two junior tournaments in Kenya and Uganda held in partnership with Junior Golf Foundation and U.S. Kids Golf as part of the company’s continued commitment to supporting junior golf development in Kenya.