September 2022

The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) Kenya Golf Team with playing kits ahead of All Africa Golf Team Championship.

The team is expected to travel on September 24 2022 to Egypt for the All Africa Golf Team Championship which will be held from 27 to 30 September 2022.

The team is Comprised of Dennis Maara of Limuru Country Club, John Lejirma of Kenya Railway Golf Club , Michael Karanga of Kiambu Golf Club and Adel Balala of Nyali Golf and Country Club.

The team has been training under the leadership of their team Coach John Van Liefland.

Speaking during the presentation , the Team Captain , Dennis Maara thanked NOCK for their Support and that they will do the best and make Kenya proud once again.

“we will make Kenya proud as a team as we promise to do our best. I also thank NOCK for the support they have offered to us,” Maara stated.

Adel Balala of Nyali Golf and Country Club won the 2022 Kabete Open to defend the title yesterday. The 23-year-old Elite Golfer played 72, 78, 70= 220 gross – beating John Lejirma by three shots.

Adel has presented the Country in various international events such as the Region IV Golf Tournament held in Uganda and the Victoria Cup held end of July at Limuru Country Club.

This month, Adel will again participate in the All Africa Golf Team Championship scheduled for 25th – 30th September 2022 in Egypt. He will be joined by the team Captain Dennis Maara, John Lejirma, and Michael Karanga.

We wish them all the Best!!

Danny Chelogoi of Eldoret CLub bit overnight Winner Adel Balala to top todays leaderboard.

The Final Round of the Kabete Open will be played tomorrow.

All the best to the participants.

Adel Balala of Nyali Golf & Country Club takes the lead after round 1 of the 2022 Kabete Open held at VetLab Sports Club
He is closely followed by Peter Macharia of Golf Park Golf Club.
Round 2 starts on Saturday 17th Sep 2022

Junior Golf Foundation has schedule for Kenya Junior Matchplay Championship to be held at Sigona Golf Club from 19th – 22nd September 2022.

The event is open to all juniors under the age of 21.

Entry Fee – 500/=

Prize Categories
13 years and under
14 – 15
16 – 18
19 = 21

Registration to be done through – info@juniorgolfkenya.org

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2022 KAGC Ranking after Malindi Open

This is a Kenya Amateur Golf Championship event where the top 20 will be ranked.

The event has attracted over 96 players and will be played from 16th – 18th September 2022.

Among the players include the team Captain Dennis Maara and defending Champion Adel Balala

THE KABETE OPEN 2022 DRAW-3

KENYA NATIONAL GOLF TEAM FOR ALL AFRICA GOLF TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Dennis Maara will once again lead a team of four who will be participating in the upcoming All Africa Golf Team Championship to be held from 25th – 30th September 2022 in Egypt.
The team is comprised of Team Captain, Dennis Maara of Limuru Country Club, John Lejirma of Railway Golf Club , Adel Balala of Nyali Golf and Country Club and Michael Karanga of Kiambu Golf Club. This is the same team that participated and won the just Concluded Region IV and Victoria Cup events.
‘The team has been on a high following the previous wins in the Region IV and Victoria Cup. We are looking forward to taking the next assignment at AAGTC in Egypt. Playing against the top amateurs on the continent will be a true test of our ability as a team. Myself, Adel, Lejirma and Karanga have been working hard individually and we will be in training with our coach following the break after our recent success.’ Said Dennis Maara team Captain
The team, which will be led by Kenya Golf Union (KGU) chairman Njani Ndiritu, has been in training under national junior coach John van Liefland over the past three weeks ahead of the championship which has attracted a total of 15 countries some of which include South Africa, Uganda , Tanzania, Zambia, Morocco, Ghana, Tunisia, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Namibia , Malawi and the Seychelles among others.
‘The team has been on a high following the previous wins in the Region IV and Victoria Cup and we at the Union are certain that they will bring yet another trophy home’. Said Mr. Njani Ndiritu Chairman Kenya Golf Union.

About Africa Amateur Golf Team Championship
The Africa Amateur Golf Team Championship event remains one of the most prestigious golf competitions in Africa. It is held bi-annually and is played using the Eisenhower format and is a 72 hole stroke play played over three days. Each country is represented by a team of four players. The team score is obtained by adding the best three of the four gross scores. The trophy is awarded to the team with the lowest aggregate score.