Jean Pierre overcomes 100 golfers to win NCBA Golf Series at Windsor Golf Club

Jean Pierre Smith receives his award. [Maaruf Mohammed]

Jean Pierre Smith playing off handicap 14 beat a team of 100 golfers to emerge the overall winner on a commanding 66 Nett score during this year’s NCBA Golf Series played at the 18-hole Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club on Saturday. 

The thrilling competition aiming to secure coveted slots at the series Grand Finale later this year that was played in the medal format, saw the tournament which marked the eighth leg of the Series attracted golfers vying for top honors across various categories.

Handicap 3 Alishaan Merali claimed the Gross Winner title with an impressive 77 Gross score.

Division One witnessed Nguru Wachira (handicap 12) triumphing with a 67 nett score, followed closely by handicap 12 Peter Wairegi who finished as runner up with a 73 nett score.

In Division two, handicap 19 James Mburu secured victory with a 68 Nett score and on a score 71 nett handicap 14 Karim Charania finished as runner up.

The Ladies category saw Tazz Padamshi playing off handicap 16 take the top spot with a resounding 70 nett score while the Junior category on 78 nett belonged to handicap 9 Amar Shah and handicap 16 George Kirathe emerged victorious in the Guest category returning a score of 69 nett.

NCBA Bank TRM Branch Manager John Guchu said, the NCBA Golf Series is a fantastic platform for Kenyan golfers to showcase their skills and compete at a high level.

“We were thrilled to see such a strong turnout and exceptional performances at the Windsor qualifier. From Jean Pierre Smith's exceptional overall win to the exciting contests in each category, the day was a true testament to the talent and sportsmanship within the Kenyan golfing community, “said Guchu.

He extends their heartfelt congratulations to all the winners, especially those who secured their spot at the Grand Finale and look forward to seeing them compete against qualifiers from across the country and witnessing the culmination of this exciting series.

Beyond the golfing action, NCBA Bank also donated indigenous tree seedlings to the Windsor Golf Club in line with its commitment to environmental stewardship, a key pillar of the bank’s ‘Change the Story’ sustainability platform.

Following the Windsor event, the NCBA Golf Series tees off next at Mombasa Golf Club for the Clubmate on July 23rd before proceeding to Moi Airbase on July27th for a qualifier event.