Historic Launch of the 2025 Swing Series Lights Up Kenya’s Amateur Golf Scene
Historic Launch of the 2025 Swing Series Lights Up Kenya’s Amateur Golf Scene
Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya’s golfing landscape reached an exciting new milestone with the spectacular launch of the 2025 Swing Series, a premier three-leg championship that has redefined the amateur golf experience across the globe. Drawing widespread attention from golf enthusiasts, clubs, and sports media, the series marked a bold step forward in the development of golf. The series attracted players from Mauritius , Austria, Uganda , Rwanda, Ethiopia , South Africa and the host Kenya.
Each leg of the Swing Series delivered a unique blend of fierce competition, high-caliber sportsmanship, and vibrant community engagement. Every tournament offered a platform for Kenya’s most promising amateurs to shine—and shine they did.
More than just a collection of tournaments, the Swing Series is a visionary initiative—a structured pathway designed to elevate Kenya’s amateur golfers onto the international stage. With official ranking points, elite-level organization, and opportunities for global exposure, the series is fast becoming a cornerstone in the journey of young and upcoming talent.
- Leg 1 – Kabete Open (Vet Lab Sports Club):
Winner: Pranay Kapur delivered a stellar performance—completing the tournament with a three‑round total of 217—to secure the title, a winner’s cheque of Sh 115,600, and widespread acclaim for navigating challenging course conditions with finesse - *Leg 2 – NCBA Kenya Amateur Matchplay Championship (SigonaGolf Club):
Winner: Michael Karanga narrowly edged out Pranay Kapur in a sudden‑death playoff, clinching the title on the 37th hole. His victory also earned him KSh 130,000, 300 KAGC points, and a coveted spot in the 2026 Magical Kenya Open - Leg 3 – NCBA Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship (Vet Lab Sports Club)
Winner: Jay Sandhu shot a resilient total of 290 to win the Kenya Amateur Stroke Play Championship, earning a spot in the Magical Kenya Open . This win also earned him 130,000 Kenya shillings and 300 KAGC points 
Michael Karanga-
Jay Sandhu
