By PHILLIP ORWA
Edwin Kiptoo returned 72 nett to win the Division A title as the 2026 NCBA Golf Series delivered a competitive fourth leg at the historic Mombasa Golf Club this past weekend.
Playing off handicap 11, Kiptoo edged out Sheel Dodhia, also handicap 11, who finished runner-up on 73 nett.
Peter Kimanga, handicap 11, completed the podium with 75 nett in a tightly contested Division A category.
Division B honours went to Martin Irungu, handicap 15, who carded 71 nett to win on countback ahead of Sam Muraya, also handicap 15, who posted a matching 71 nett score. Johnson Muriuki, playing off handicap 18, secured third place with 77 nett.
In Division C, Rana Umair, handicap 25, produced a standout round to take the win with 64 points. Joseph Kitema, handicap 27, finished second on 67 points, while Col. James Ndungu, handicap 19, placed third with 69 points.
The Best Gross award winner went to Gurbux Singh, playing off handicap 2, who 83 gross score to underline his consistency at the Coast leg of the series.
More than 80 golfers turned out for the February Mug, battling coastal conditions in pursuit of top honours and qualification slots to the season-ending Grand Finale at Karen Country Club.
NCBA Regional Retail Manager, Coast Region, Yasir Ashur, congratulated the winners and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to the sport and the region.
“Every time we bring the series here, we’re reminded of the strong passion for golf in the coastal region. From this event, we now have golfers who have secured their places in the NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale in November at Karen Country Club. Congratulations and all the best as you continue preparing,” he said.
Ashur added that NCBA’s support for golf goes beyond tournaments, noting that the bank remains committed to developing the sport at all levels. “We want to inspire juniors to be the next Njoroges while at the same time giving them opportunities to make a living out of golf. That is why we continue to work closely with the relevant bodies to strengthen the development of the sport and complete the golf cycle.”
The Mombasa leg adds to the growing momentum of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series, which continues to bring together corporate leaders, amateur golfers and rising talent across the country. Winners from this leg now join other qualifiers who will compete at the Grand Finale later in the year, where the overall champions of the circuit will be crowned.
The Series now moves to its next stop at Mt. Kipipiri Golf Resort as golfers continue their quest to conquer the course and secure their place at the finale.
