The Faldo Junior Tour returned to Kenya from 31 May to 2 June, hosted at the historic Vet Lab Sports Club, a venue deeply woven into the fabric of Kenyan golf. For decades, Vet Lab has been a proving ground for juniors and elites alike – its towering trees, subtle elevation changes, and firm, rolling fairways continue to offer a stern but rewarding test. Working in partnership with the Kenya Golf Union, the Faldo Series continues to invest in grassroots development across the country, and the strength of the field this week was clear evidence that the next generation is coming through with real confidence.
Across three rounds, the event showcased both composure and emerging talent, with players navigating changing conditions and a course that demanded strategy as much as skill. In the end, Krish Beiju of Vet Lab Sports Club delivered a superb performance on home soil. After opening with rounds of 72 and 75, Beiju surged on the final day with a composed 70, finishing on 217 (+1) to claim the overall title and secure his place at the Faldo Series European Grand Final.
The standout female competitor of the week, Kanana Muthomi of Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, continued her rapid rise through the junior ranks. At just 14 years old, Muthomi showed remarkable maturity and consistency, posting rounds of 77, 74 and 74 for a total of 225 (+9) to finish runner-up overall—a sensational achievement and another sign of Kenya’s growing depth in junior golf.
There was a tight battle for third place, with Junaid Ayaz Manji and Yuvraj Rajput, both representing Sigona Golf Club, finishing tied on 227 (+11). Manji closed strong with a final-round 71, while Rajput delivered three steady rounds in the 70s to remain firmly in contention throughout the event.
Further down the leaderboard, the competition remained fierce. Maahir Patel (Muthaiga Golf Club) and Kevin Anyien (Golf Park Golf Club) shared fifth place on 233 (+17), both showing flashes of excellent shot-making. South Africa’s Vuyisani Cameron rounded out the top seven with a three-day total of 234 (+18).
With strong scoring, rising young talents, and the unmistakable energy of a nation growing its golfing footprint, the Kenya edition of the Faldo Junior Tour once again highlighted why East Africa is becoming an increasingly important hub for junior development. The week at Vet Lab was more than a tournament—it was a celebration of progress, promise, and the bright future of Kenyan golf.
