NCBA Golf Series Men's Gross winner Akshay Chandaria receives his prize from NCBA Corporate Banking Director Charles Omondi/HANDOUTHandicap one, Akshay Chandaria and Rachel Ndei emerged as the winners at the ninth leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series at Sigona Golf Club.
Chandaria and Ndei beat a field of more than 260 golfers in one of the most competitive qualifiers of the season.
Chandaria produced a composed round of 76 gross to clinch the Overall Gross Men Winner title, edging a quality field that included several low handicap contenders.
His performance across the round enabled him claim top honours and qualify for the season-ending Grand Finale at Karen Country Club later this year.
Ndei carded 90 gross to emerge Overall Gross Lady Winner, holding off strong competition to also book her place at the Grand Finale.
Jane Njau was second with 91 gross.
The men’s runner-up prize went to Adam Tayebjee, who returned 77 gross, beating M.N. Njoroge on countback.
The handicap divisions also produced spirited performances with G S Phull winning the Division Two Men title with 39 points, while Vivian Kosgei claiming the Division Two Lady prize after returning 32 points. Joy Bhatt topped Division Three with 37 points.
In the junior category, promising youngster Hetansh Shah impressed with 80 gross to emerge winner, continuing the strong junior presence seen across this year’s series.
Speaking during the prize-giving ceremony, Rose Mburu, NCBA ABC Place Branch Manager, said, “We are delighted to witness another successful and highly competitive leg of the NCBA Golf Series here at Sigona Golf Club. The quality of play today reflects the continued growth of golf in Kenya."
“Our goal remains to create inclusive platforms that bring together golfers, strengthen club communities, and support the development of talent across the country.”
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