{"id":2000129690,"date":"2026-10-19T16:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T14:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000129690"},"modified":"2026-10-19T16:53:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T14:53:27","slug":"rwanda-golf-expands-as-ncba-announces-third-golf-series-edition-after-rwanda-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rwanda-golf-expands-as-ncba-announces-third-golf-series-edition-after-rwanda-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda golf expands as NCBA announces third Golf Series edition after Rwanda Open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NCBA\u2019s sponsorship of the Rwanda Open 2026 marked an important milestone for the country\u2019s golfing landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tournament brought international professional golfers to Kigali, increasing Rwanda\u2019s visibility on the international golf calendar and demonstrating the country\u2019s growing potential as a destination for major sporting events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on this momentum, the third edition of the NCBA Golf Series will bring together golfers, partners and the wider golfing community, continuing the bank\u2019s commitment to supporting the sport beyond major international tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on Rwanda\u2019s growing golf momentum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its introduction in Rwanda in 2024, the NCBA Golf Series has provided a platform for golfers to compete, connect and celebrate their shared passion for the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The series forms part of NCBA\u2019s broader commitment to supporting sporting initiatives that promote ambition, excellence and meaningful community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third edition comes at a significant moment for golf in Rwanda, following the increased international attention generated by the Rwanda Open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Rwanda Open showcased the country\u2019s capacity to host professional international competition, the NCBA Golf Series continues to support the development of the local golfing community and sustain interest in the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, NCBA further strengthened its partnership with Kigali Golf Resort & Villas, with a focus on developing the game and expanding opportunities for young golfers through junior golf initiatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These efforts reflect the importance of investing in emerging talent and creating opportunities for the next generation to participate in and contribute to the future of golf in Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than a game<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For NCBA, golf represents more than competition. It offers a platform for building relationships, promoting discipline and excellence, and bringing people together around shared ambition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through its sponsorships and partnerships, NCBA continues to support initiatives that create opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its involvement in both the Rwanda Open and the NCBA Golf Series reflects a commitment to the sport at different levels, from international professional competition to local participation and talent development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRwanda\u2019s recent hosting of the Rwanda Open was an important milestone for golf in our country. At NCBA, we believe that the growth of the sport depends not only on international tournaments but also on sustained investment in the local golfing community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the NCBA Golf Series, we are proud to continue supporting a platform that brings people together, encourages ambition and contributes to the future of golf in Rwanda.\u201d Maurice Toroitich, Managing Director, NCBA Bank Rwanda PLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NCBA Golf Series aligns with the bank\u2019s purpose of Banking on Belief and Empowering Ambition, reflecting its commitment to initiatives that inspire progress and create lasting value for customers, partners and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Rwanda continues to strengthen its presence on the regional and international sporting stage, NCBA remains committed to supporting platforms that encourage participation, nurture talent and contribute to the long-term growth of golf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third edition of the NCBA Golf Series will take place on October 24 2026, at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas, marking another chapter in the bank\u2019s continued support for the sport and Rwanda\u2019s golfing community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NCBA Bank Rwanda PLC is part of NCBA Group, a financial services group operating across East Africa. Guided by its purpose of Banking on Belief and Empowering Ambition, NCBA supports individuals, businesses and communities through financial solutions and strategic partnerships that enable growth and opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Through its sponsorships and partnerships, NCBA continues to support initiatives that create opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Following Rwanda\u2019s historic debut on the Sunshine Tour through the Rwanda Open 2026, NCBA Bank Rwanda PLC is set to host the third edition of the NCBA Golf Series on October 24, 2026, at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas, reinforcing its commitment to the continued growth and development of golf in Rwanda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":139,"featured_media":2000129719,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"archived_slugs":[],"footnotes":"","igh_game_id":0},"categories":[11],"tags":[151,69],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-2000129690","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","tag-editors-choice","tag-homehighlights","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8,"twitter_handle":""}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8,"twitter_handle":""}],"featured_image":{"id":2000129719,"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/010a8717-1.jpg","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":1250,"height":1000,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/010a8717-1.jpg","width":1250,"height":1000},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/010a8717-1.jpg","width":1250,"height":1000},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/010a8717-1.jpg","width":1250,"height":1000},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/010a8717-1.jpg","width":1250,"height":1000},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/10\/010a8717-1.jpg","width":1250,"height":1000}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000129690","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/139"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2000129690"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000129690\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2000129777,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000129690\/revisions\/2000129777"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000129719"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2000129690"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2000129690"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2000129690"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=2000129690"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=2000129690"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}