Justin Ngeera of VetLab Sports Club in action during the Western Region Junior Open at Kakamega Sports Club. [Washington Onyango, Standard]
Justin Ngeera and Maryam Mwakitawa held their nerve in the final round to emerge as the overall winners of the third NCBA Western Junior Open at Kakamega Sports Club over the weekend.
Ngeera, representing VetLab Sports Club, produced a strong performance over the three-day event, finishing top of the boys’ competition with a total score of 225, nine shots over par.
The 15-year-old carded 78 in the opening round before making a big improvement with a one-under-par 71 in the second round. He closed with 76 to maintain his lead and secure the overall boys’ title.
"I am happy with the win because I worked hard for it. The second round gave me confidence and I knew I had to remain focused in the final round,” Ngeera said.
His victory earned him 105 Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) Order of Merit points and underlined his growing potential among Kenya’s young golfers.
Ngeera finished 14 shots ahead of fellow VetLab player Myles Wahome, who returned 79, 75 and 85 for 239. Peter Gathogo of Nakuru Golf Club was third on 243 after rounds of 77, 80 and 86.