Alex Mwangi during the NCBA Beach Masters in Diani/HANDOUTAlex Mwangi says consistency was key to his maiden Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series win at the NCBA Diani Beach Masters at Diamond Leisure Beach & Golf.
"After finishing second in Malindi, I came to Diani determined to put together a better performance and I managed to stay consistent over the three rounds," said the Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club player.
“The two 71s gave me a good position going into the final day. I am delighted to get my first KAGC win."
Mwangi closed the three-day championship on 2-over-par 218, carding rounds of 76, 71 and 71 to finish three shots ahead of Eugene Wafula — second on 5-over-par 221.
Mwangi’s victory came a week after finishing runner-up to Josphat Rono at the NCBA Malindi Open ‘Vasco da Gama Cup’, where he carded 10-over-par 220 as Rono won his maiden KAGC leg with 217.
In Diani, Wafula finished second after rounds of 73, 72 and 76, while Karen Country Club’s Kellie Gachaga and Windsor youngster Kanana Muthomi shared third place on 7-over-par 223.
Elvis Muigua, Kamoza Longwe and Dickson Barasa tied for fifth on 11-over-par 227.
Dickson Masha, Branch Manager, NCBA Diani Branch, congratulated the players and highlighted the bank’s continued commitment to supporting golfers as they pursue their ambitions.
Meanwhile, Shani D'Souza carded 16-over-par to win the 16–18 years girls’ title at U.S. Kids Golf Local Tour at Migaa Golf Club in Kiambu, with players competing across various age categories.
Pearl Wanzauwas second on 46-over-par. Tsorav Soni won the boys’ category on 4-over-par, beating Wahome Mutahi, who finished on 6-over-par.
Shuhan Peng was the boys’ 13–14 years category champion with a score of 3-over-par, finishing ahead of Joven Reel on 11-over-par. Ashley Gachora carded 11-over-par to edge Shani Karimi by one shot in the girls’ category.
Among the 11–12-year-olds, Ishaan Patel topped the boys’ category on 6-over-par, while Leticia Mwangale led the girls’ category with a score of 3-over-par.
