Sweet goodbye for Wangari in Limuru

Limuru Junior Open 2025 overall winner Channel Wangari at Limuru Country Club, August 7, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

The sixth edition of the Limuru Junior Open 2025 concluded on Wednesday at the Limuru Country Club, celebrating not only its champions but the significant growth of junior golf in Kenya.

The event brought together young golfers from various clubs to showcase their talent and sportsmanship.

Junior Convener Carol Jeptoo highlighted the tournament's evolution, noting the increased participation from both boys and girls.

The message emphasised that showing up and putting in effort were as important as winning.

Her sentiments were echoed by the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) President, Vincent Mukiri, who outlined plans to adapt its mental coaching programs for its regional golf in schools and even integrate these principles into its "Golf-in-schools" programs and the She Golf Initiative, which aims to increase the number of girls involved.

While consistency, dedication, and budget are key to this expansion, the JGF is committed to making mental training a standard part of junior golf coaching.

"We've realised that the mental game is just as crucial as the physical game. By incorporating mental and mentor coaching into our programs, we're not just training better golfers; we're building mentally resilient athletes who can handle the pressures of the course and life,"  stated Mukiri.

The ultimate goal is to scale these successful strategies beyond the national team.

The prize-giving ceremony honoured top performers across different age categories. Noteworthy winners who included Sean Malesi from the Royal Nairobi Golf Club) emerged victorious with a commendable total of 239, playing rounds of 83, 77, and 79.