Maryam Mwakitawa maintained her position as the leader in the girls 15-18 years category at the ongoing Junior Golf Foundation NCBA Invitational at Windsor Golf and Country Club in Nairobi, Kenya.
Building on her strong performance in round one, where she carded a five-over-par 79, Mwakitawa delivered an impressive two-over-par 74 in the second round, the best score of the day. This performance places her at an overall nine-over-par 153, narrowly ahead of Audrey Gachora.
Tightly Contested Leaderboard
Gachora, who played eight-over-par 80 in the first round, matched Mwakitawa’s second-round score of two-over-par 74, moving her to second place with an overall score of ten-over-par 154, just one stroke behind Mwakitawa.
Reflecting on her game, Mwakitawa said:
“The course was definitely difficult, with greens running fast and tight lines. The difference today was being more cautious and present, especially while putting.”
Gachora, equally determined, commented:
“Sunday was a tough but rewarding day. I fought hard, and it paid off. I’m ready to give it my all in the final round.”
Boys 13-14 Years: Shashwat Harish Dominates
In the boys 13-14 years category, Shashwat Harish continued his dominance, posting another two-under-par 70 in round two. This brings his overall score to an impressive four-under-par 140, solidifying his lead heading into the final round.
“Saturday felt like it could have been even better, but Sunday was a grind. Each day on the course is different, and that’s what makes golf challenging and exciting,” Harish shared.
Tournament Highlights
The three-day tournament, sponsored by NCBA Bank, has drawn over 110 junior golfers from 10 countries. Players in the 15-18 years category will earn merit points toward the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), adding an extra layer of prestige to the competition.
The event concludes today, with the final round promising intense action as competitors vie for top honors in their respective categories.
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