2nd Kabete Junior Challenge Overall boy winner Shashwat Harish (left) and Overall girl winner Belinda Wanjiru (right) with host Captain Eric Karuga (center) at Vet Lab Sports Club, July 28, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard]
The President of the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF), Regina Gachora, acknowledged the outstanding performance of Shashwat and Wanjiru.
She also announced Wanjiru's achievement of earning her World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), positioning her among the top global players.
The JGF aims to have 50 WAGR-ranked junior players in Kenya, and the progress is evident through the notable performances of the junior golfers.
Vincent Mukiri, the JGF vice-president, praised the management of Vet Lab Sports Club, parents, coaches, and the juniors for their exemplary organisation of the tournament.
He highlighted the positive impact of the WAGR-ranked tournaments on the development of junior golfers and their potential to contribute to the JGF Order of Merit.