Paul Muhia and Esther Karuga have qualified for the NCBA Golf Series grand finale set for Muthaiga Golf Club on November 28, 2025.

Muhia and Karuga made it after overcoming a strong field of over 184 golfers during the 2025 NCBA Qualifier Nakuru Chapter at Nakuru Golf Club over the weekend.

Muhia amassed a total 75 points to emerge the overall gross winner that enabled him to pick his ticket to the grand finale.

“This was just luck but the course was good. I’m equally happy to have played with a team of dedicated golfers who made me play better,” the handicap 2 Muhia told Standard Sports after picking the top prize from Jacquie Muhati, the NCBA Deputy Director and Head of Brands.

Karuga who scored 90 to emerge the overall gross lady winner was also elated.

“I’m happy to have won after some good training sessions in a good course,” said Karuga.

Mackton Wekhomba scored a total of 44 points to win the Division One Championships beating Moses Ndegwa by five points.

With a score of 38, handicap 21 Esther Thuku won the Division Two lady championships ahead of Risper Mureithi who snatched the Division Three lead at 35 points.

The staff prize went to career banker Rahab Thuo who managed a total of 30 points at handicap 26.

At the Nyahururu Sports Club, Gerald Kamau returned a score of 41 stable ford points to win the second edition of the Crown Golf series.

Kamau outperformed a field of 76 golfers to be crowned and credited his good showing to exposure to challenging courses and regular practice.

“I have been exploring other golf courses across the country, which has given me an edge when playing at home, coupled with regular practice. This win is a significant achievement for me,” said Kamau.

The Nyahururu leg was the kickoff of a 22-leg Crown series, which began last year through a partnership with Crown Paints PLC.

Handicap 10, Dennis Kigumbu chalked the lowest gross score to clinch the Gross prize.

In the Men’s Division One, D Munyeki took the top prize with a score of 38 stable ford points while playing off handicap 13.

Samuel Gitau finished second with 35 stable ford points. In Division Two, Simon Gichuki won the Men’s prize with a compact score of 40 stable ford points.

Irene Wangui, playing off handicap 36, posted 41 stable ford points to emerge as the Division Two Lady’s winner, followed by Florence Wanjiru, who came in second with a score of 35 stable ford points.

John Mark and Duncan Irungu were recognized as the First and Second Nine winners, scoring 22 and 23 stableford points.

Charles Angwenyi from Njoro Golf and Country Club’s won the Guest prize with 36 stable ford points while Ryan Munyua emerged as the best among the junior golfers upon posting 36 stable ford points.

Paul Kimita won the Nearest to the Pin contest. The immediate past Chairman, Keru Wambui, beat the rest of the men to win the Longest Man prize. Florence Wanjiru won in the ladies category.

The series will continue at the Nyali Golf and Country Club for its second edition on April 26 before moving to other venues.