School heads call for more golf championships to help nurture talent

School directors want more inter schools golf tourneys as a way of nurturing the learners’ talent from an early age.

The school heads made the remarks during the second edition of the inter schools golf tournament that attracted 23 schools, an increase from the 20 that took part in the first tournament played in March 2023.

The competition which took place at the Windsor Golf and Country club saw a mixture of high schools, primary schools, international schools, children’s homes and even kindergartens entering teams for competition.

“In the first tournament, schools entered three teams, this time it was a maximum of two teams because the number of schools increased. We can do a maximum of 150 players; we had 140 players this time. For the next tournaments, we might have to look at getting into clubs that can give us a full day. That way we are able to do 180-200 players because the demand is there,” Regina Gachora, the junior golf Foundation president, said.

GIRLS AND BOYS 15-18

1.      PREMIER ACADEMY – 234 POINTS

2.      PEPONI SCHOOL – 282 POINTS

3.      HILL CREST SECONDARY SCHOOL – 289 POINTS

1.      PEPONI SCHOOL – 247 POINTS

2.      PREMIER ACADEMY – 248 POINTS

3.      BRAESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL – 262 POINTS

1.      PEPONI HOUSE – 130 POINTS

2.      KENTON COLLEGE – 137 POINTS

3.      BRAESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL – 141 POINTS