NAIROBI, Kenya, July 18 – NCBA Group has introduced an bold plan to raise Kenya’s golf expertise to the worldwide stage, with a long-term aim of manufacturing Olympic-level golfers by the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
Speaking throughout a media engagement with Capital FM, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora stated the financial institution’s funding in golf goes far past organizing native tournaments just like the Equator Series.
Instead, the Group is shifting its focus towards growing elite gamers who can compete internationally.
“Our actual focus shouldn’t be the Equator Series—let me be very clear,” stated Gachora. “Our actual focus is golf growth. The Equator Series is only one a part of a broader program. Our expectation is that gamers will use the platform to develop and ultimately qualify for worldwide occasions, together with the Olympics.”
Gachora emphasised that the financial institution’s final goal is to see Kenyan golfers qualify for the 2028 Summer Olympics, to be held on the prestigious Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
“The name is Olympics 2028. That’s the last word aim,” he acknowledged. “We might not obtain it instantly—2028 shouldn’t be far—however a minimum of we’ve set an ambition to work towards.”
Achieving that aim, Gachora famous, would require important funding in participant coaching and help programs. He referenced international golf legend Tiger Woods for instance of the extent of preparation required to compete on the prime degree.
“If you have a look at Tiger Woods—how a lot time he spends within the fitness center, what number of trainers, nutritionists, and psychological coaches he has—there are numerous parts that go into constructing a world-class golfer,” he stated.
