Junior golfers showcased exceptional talent in separate tournaments held at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa County and Windsor Country Club in Nairobi, on Sunday, highlighting a strong pipeline of young athletes in Kenya.

• At the Nyali Junior Golf Day tournament, Aryan Joseph emerged as the overall winner in the boys 14 to 18 years’ age category with 96 gross, while Angel Wangari led the girls in the same group with 109 gross.
• The 8 to 10 years boys group saw Niall Chauhan continue his dominance, securing the top spot with 49 gross.
• The Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club hosted the Inaugural Junior Golf tournament and the official launch of the East Africa Junior Golf Rankings, where Hakeem Mutungi, Joseph Mwangi, and James Munyororo secured titles in their respective age categories.
• The girls' divisions at Windsor also saw strong performances from Abigael Ayuma, Alex Muraya, Njeri Mwangi, and Zara Mutungi.

Joyce Wanjiru of Kiambu Golf Club has officially joined the professional ranks in Kenyan golf, becoming one of only two female pros in the country. Her decision was partly inspired by fellow pro Naom Wafula, focusing on setting an example for aspiring players.

• Joyce Wanjiru, a 37-year-old mother of two, debuted as a pro at the Sunshine Development Tour -East Africa Swing (SDT-EAS) Grand Finale at the par 72 Karen Golf and Country Club in Nairobi.
• She acknowledged the support of corporates like Absa Bank Kenya, which injected Ksh 7 million into the last two SDT-EAS legs.
• Wanjiru fired four over par 76 on Monday at Karen, and hopes to improve her short game, particularly putting, to become a "warrior of tournaments."
• She balances golf with large-scale poultry farming, rearing over 1,500 chickens, which she says provides for her family.
• Her message to aspiring golfers is to practice hard, stay disciplined, and plan to turn pro to enjoy benefits, including securing quality sponsors.
• Wanjiru believes the SDT-EAS series now offers women in Kenya a direct path to professionalism, unlike before when they had to travel abroad.

Joyce Wanjiru, a 37-year-old mother of two from the Kiambu Golf Club, has joined the professional golf ranks in Kenya, becoming only the second female in the country to do so, alongside Naom Wafula. Her decision was partly inspired by Wafula and aims to inspire upcoming players and promote women's golf.

• Wanjiru debuted as a professional at the Thika Greens leg of the Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing (SDT-EAS).
• She is currently competing in the SDT-EAS Grand Finale at Karen Golf and Country Club in Nairobi, where she shot four over par 76 on Monday.
• Absa Bank Kenya has injected KSh 7 million into the last two SDT-EAS legs, supporting prize funds and increasing visibility for players.
• Wanjiru manages a large-scale poultry farm with over 1500 chickens, which supports her financially in addition to golf.