The 2024 NCBA Diani Masters is scheduled to take place from 18 – 20 October 2024, at the picturesque Diamonds Leisure Lodge.
At least 78 golfers are expected to take on the par-72 Diani course, including prominent players such as national team Captain John Lejirma, Michael Karanga, and Elvis Muigua, alongside top lady golfer Joyce Wanjiru.
The total prize money for the tournament is KSh600,000, with the winner taking home KSh130,000.
“We are excited to welcome players and fans alike to the NCBA Diani Masters,” said KGU Chairman David Ndung’u.
“This tournament not only showcases the incredible talent within our golfing community but also promotes the beautiful region of Diani as a premier destination for sports tourism.
“We look forward to an exciting weekend of golf and camaraderie. We Thank the Sponsors for this event, led by NCBA for their unwavering support.”
The three-day 54-hole stroke play Championship has drawn the amateurs from across the country where all the golfers will play in the first two rounds after which the top 33 and ties will make the cut to the final round to be played on Sunday.
“This is the 22nd KAGC event that we are sponsoring this year and we take immense pride in being part of these events that bring together the best amateur golfers from across the region,” said NCBA Group Managing Director, John Gachora.
“NCBA’s interest in Golf Development in the region is unmatched. We are in a space now where we are demystifying the sport and ensuring as many talented youth earn a living from playing golf through our sponsorship. We look forward to exciting play and good scores in Diani.”
Top players will earn points to the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC ).
The Diani event follows the NCBA Nandi Bears Open Shield held at the Nandi Bears Golf Club at the beginning of the month where home player Elly Barno clinched his first KAGC title.
