The NCBA US Kids Mombasa local Tour golf tournament is set to take place at the Nyali Golf & Country Club course in Mombasa County. The tournament, which is the second leg of a six-event season, will feature junior golfers aged 6 to 16 years old competing in age-based divisions using the US Kids Golf format. This format uses shorter and sensible yardages that reward skill rather than strength. The tournament aims to provide junior golfers at the Coast with regular opportunities to compete, develop their skills, and gain valuable tournament experience.
The tournament follows last weekend's showdown at Vipingo Baobab course in Kilifi County. The juniors will be competing on Nyali's palm-fringed fairways, which promises to be a challenging and exciting experience for the young golfers. The event is expected to attract a large field of competitors, with Tournament Director Kailesh Chauhan expressing optimism about the response from Coast families. Chauhan believes that the tournament has created a platform where a six-year-old beginner and a 16-year-old elite player can both feel challenged and valued.
Chauhan is upbeat about the field, saying that the response from Coast families has been fantastic. He encourages parents to bring their children to the tournament, even as spectators, to experience the atmosphere. According to Chauhan, the Local Tour is built on providing quality golf and joy for the young golfers. The tournament is a strategic milestone for the Junior Golf Federation Coast Representative Mary Mariga, who believes that it will help widen the pathway for junior golfers from the Coast.
The Coast has historically been underrepresented nationally, but Mariga believes that partnerships like this with NCBA and US Kids Golf are changing that narrative. These local events feed directly into national rankings and team selections, and Mariga emphasizes the need for schools, parents, and sponsors to work together to support junior golf. She believes that talent is everywhere in Mombasa and that opportunity should be too.
Coast junior coach Mary Kandu has witnessed a shift in her pupils since they started playing golf. According to Kandu, golf builds composure and helps children handle disappointment and stay humble. Parents have told her that their children are more disciplined at school since starting golf, which Kandu believes is the real victory. Her dream is to see one of her pupils walk onto the world stage at Pinehurst one day.
The Tour brings together young golfers across different age groups to compete in their campaign on the Mombasa circuit, with the final set for November 22. The tournament is expected to provide a platform for junior golfers to gain experience and develop their skills. The event is also expected to promote golf as a sport and encourage more young people to take up the game.
The NCBA US Kids Mombasa local Tour golf tournament is an important event for junior golfers in the region. The tournament provides a chance for young golfers to compete and gain experience, and it also promotes the development of golf in the region. With the support of partners like NCBA and US Kids Golf, the tournament is expected to continue to grow and provide opportunities for junior golfers in the years to come.
Key points
- The tournament aims to provide junior golfers at the Coast with regular opportunities to compete, develop their skills, and gain valuable tournament experience.
- The Coast has historically been underrepresented nationally, but partnerships like this with NCBA and US Kids Golf are changing that narrative.
- The tournament is expected to promote golf as a sport and encourage more young people to take up the game.
