Magical Kenya Open Tees Off in Nairobi
Among the 156 participants, 22 Kenyan players are competing, including seasoned professionals like Dismas Indiza, Greg Snow and rising stars such as Njoroge Kibugu and his brother Mutahi Kibugu.
Among the 156 participants, 22 Kenyan players are competing, including seasoned professionals like Dismas Indiza, Greg Snow and rising stars such as Njoroge Kibugu and his brother Mutahi Kibugu.
In the individual categories, handicap 31 player Helen Kurutu delivered an outstanding performance with 41 stableford points, securing the overall winner's title on the lush par-72 course
A commanding start with a 66 set the tone for the Dutch golfer, who maintained consistency throughout the week, conceding just four bogeys en route to a 14-under total.
The battle for the coveted 425,000 Euros (Ksh66,032,272) cash prize intensified at the close of the third day on Saturday 24 February 2024.
Tapio Pulkkanen, Connor Syme, and Darius van Driel emerged as frontrunners amidst a tightly contested leaderboard as the Magical Kenya Open transitioned into the weekend.
Shannon started off her round steadily, with two birdies through the first four holes, before dropping her first shot at the par-4 fifth.
The 4th edition of the ladies open is currently ongoing at the Par-73 PGA Baobab Course at the Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi and attracted over 108 golfers from across the globe.
The quartet of Christine Riaroh, Tabitha Ojwang, Joyce Osike, and Griffin Owino from Nyanza Golf Club arrived at the Vipingo Ridge on Tuesday afternoon for a week of activities
Jacquelyne Walter will be the first Kenyan to tee off at 8:51AM off the first tee. Chanelle Wangari will also get her round going from the first tee, at 12:32 PM
The Magical Kenya Ladies Golf Open tournament is part of the Ladies European Tour