On Monday, Krish Beiju triumphed at the VetLab Sports Club, his home course, winning the 4th edition of the NCBA Faldo Junior Tour Kenya Championship after an intense three-day tournament.
Homeboy Shah also leveraged on his familiarity with the course, returning rounds of level-par on day one, and three-over-par on day two before winding up with an amazing finish at 2-under-par-72 for a final gross score of 217 to prevail.
“I’m truly honoured to stand here as the champion. It has been an exciting three days on the course, to my family, thank you for the support to be able to participate in this event, and to the Faldo Foundation, thanks you for giving us an opportunity to compete on the international stage,” said Bieju.
Sigona Golf Club’s Junaid Manji led in the boys’ 21 and under category after a final round score of 1-under- with a total of 11-over-par to star.
Golf Park Golf Club’s Kevin Anyien settled for second place with 223 gross-17-over-par.
Dazzling in the girls 21 and under category was Hazel Kuria from Muthaiga Golf Club, who fired a gross score of 28-over-par (244), with Antonia Mbuthia settling for second place at 256 Gross (40-over).
Swanky Yuvraj Rajput triumphed in boys’ under 16 with 11-over-(227) gross off a stiff challenge from Mahir Patel of Muthaiga Golf Club.
Krish, Yuvraj, Hazel and Kanana secured slots to take part in the Faldo Junior Tour European Final to be staged in the United Arab Emirates UAE.
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| Jun 04, 2025