Over 100 junior golfers to grace USA Kids Golf Spring Local Tour in Thika

150 budding golfers are expected to take part in the fifth leg of the US Kids Golf Spring Local Tour which will be held on Sunday, May 7 at the Thika Sports Club.

The tournament will feature junior golfers aged between 5 and 18 years old who will get an opportunity to showcase their skills and compete against their peers in an age-appropriate competition.

The Tour, which is jointly organised by the US Kids Golf and the Junior Golf Foundation Kenya is sponsored by NCBA Bank as part of its commitment to supporting junior golf development in the region.

Speaking ahead of the tournament, Nelly Wainaina, NCBA’s Group Director of Marketing and Communication, expressed the bank's commitment to supporting junior golf development.

She added that by giving the junior golfers a chance to compete, it will help them to become better professionals and future stars in the sport.

"NCBA is proud to support these events as part of our continued commitment towards promoting the development of golf in the country. We are looking forward to a successful event and wish our junior golfers the best of luck," she said.

The event is an opportunity for junior golfers to qualify for U.S. Kids Golf international tournaments by earning points for Priority Status.

The junior golfers will also be looking to qualify for events such as Regional Invitational and the US Kids Golf Regional Championship to be held later on in the year.