A wonderful and historic moment as Migaa Golf Club becomes officially affiliated to the Kenya Golf Union and receives the Certificate of Course Rating.
The club management can now host official tournaments and handicap their members
The R&A will for the first time host the Africa Amateur Championship, scheduled to take place from Wednesday, February 21st, to Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at Leopard Creek Country Club, South Africa.
The winner of this prestigious event will be awarded exemptions to The Amateur Championship 2024, The Open 2024, and the Alfred Dunhill Championship 2024. Runner(s)-up will secure exemptions to Final Qualifying for The Open 2024.
Concurrently, the Africa Amateur Women’s Invitational will be held from Wednesday, February 21st, to Friday, February 23rd, 2024, also at Leopard Creek Country Club.
The Champion of the Africa Amateur Women’s Invitational will earn an exemption to Final Qualifying for the AIG Women’s Open 2024, along with invitations to The Investec South African Women’s Open 2024, Lalla Meryem Cup 2025, and the Magical Kenya Ladies Open 2025.
The R&A aims to attract the strongest fields for these landmark events, the Africa Amateur Championship and the Africa Amateur Women’s Invitational. “These events mark a significant leap forward for amateur golf in Africa, providing a platform for the continent’s top talents to showcase their skills on an international stage.” Said David Ndung’u , Kenya Golf Union Vice Chairman/ Tournament Director
Eligibility Criteria:
To participate in the Africa Amateur Championship, players must hail from African countries affiliated with The R&A. They must be members of a golf club linked to the National Golf Association, authorized to adopt the World Handicap System™ (WHS™). Additionally, players must hold Amateur Status as per the current Rules of Amateur Status by R&A Rules Limited and the USGA. Eligible participants must possess a Handicap Index® not exceeding 5.4 at the entry date and be highly ranked within the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR®). They should also be eligible to represent their national team.
Qualifying Standards for Africa Amateur Championship:
The starting field will comprise 72 competitors, with spots allocated based on:
1. Top two players in WAGR® from each affiliated African country.
2. Top 3 players in the 2023 All Africa Junior Golf Teams Championship individual competition.
3. Up to 3 players currently in The R&A’s Africa High Performance Programme selected by the committee.
Remaining spots will be awarded based on WAGR® standings and Handicap Index®. A maximum of 8 players from any country (excluding the host) and 12 from the host country is set, with potential extensions at the Committee’s discretion.
Qualifying Standards for Africa Amateur Women’s Invitational:
The Invitational will feature 20 competitors, including the top three WAGR® players from each affiliated African country. Up to 3 players from The R&A’s Africa High Performance Programme may be selected at the Committee’s discretion. The remaining spots will be chosen by the Committee.
Caddies are not permitted during either event.
“The exemptions and opportunities provided to the winners underscore our goal of not only celebrating excellence but also facilitating the continued development of our golfing community.” Added David Ndung’u
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Naomi Wafula makes history as the first Lady to win in a Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) series which was hosted by Kiambu Golf Club.
After four holes tie playoff with Godfrey Nsubuga, who is Uganda’s Best player,
they went into sudden death and played hole 18 FOUR times AND Naomi came out victorious!
Congratulations 
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Congratulations team Kenya!
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports & Arts, Hon. Ababu Namwamba today at Muthaiga Golf Club receiving the Kenya flag and trophies won by the Kenya Ladies Golf team.
Kenya team came second at the just concluded EACAACT held at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas, Rwanda.
Well done team
The highly anticipated Manchester Salver Golf Tournament will be played from November 3rd to November 5th, 2023, at the Eldoret Club. This premier event will witness top golfers competing for the coveted title, showcasing their exceptional skills and sportsmanship.
Key players in the golfing arena, Michael Karanga and John Lejirma, are all geared up to go head-to-head in a fierce battle for the top prize. These two formidable competitors have consistently displayed remarkable prowess on the green, and fans can expect nothing less than a thrilling display of golfing excellence.
The Manchester Salver has attracted a stellar field of 76 participants from all corners of the country, promising a highly competitive and exciting event. Among the esteemed participants are accomplished female golfers, including Naomi Wafula, Doris Mideva, Esther Chumo, and Mildred Natecho, who will be vying for top honors in the women’s category.
The tournament’s success is not possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to NCBA, KK Security, Kenya National Chambers of Commerce, and Reale Hospital for their unwavering commitment to the development and promotion of golf in Kenya. Their support has made it possible to organize this prestigious event and provide a platform for the nation’s golfing talent to shine
The Kenya Golf Union releases the 2024 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) calendar with an additional event and a change in the ranking points system.
27 events have been lined up for next year as the KAGC series enters the 2nd year with prize money for the amateurs as per the rules of golf (Amateur Status). The KAGC series offers a platform for ranking amateurs both locally and for World Amateur Golf Ranking.
In a statement, the Kenya Golf Union Chairman Mr. Philip Ochola mentioned that the 2023 season had been very successful thanks to the title sponsor NCBA bank who supported all events with the prize money. “We are proud as a Union to have our golfers earn a living out of playing golf and we do hope that in future, there will be more collaborations with sponsors to increase the purse and make the series even more attractive”. For the first time this year, a Kenyan (Michael Karanga) broke into the 100th Mark in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, this is a clear indication that indeed golf is developing and positive strides are being made by all related stakeholders towards transforming golf in the country.
The 2024 season will see the revival of Diani Beach Masters which shall be hosted by Diamond Leisure lodge golf resort in the Coast Region from 18th-20th October 2024. “We happily welcome the event back to the calendar as this is an additional platform to get our top amateurs to compete for the prize money and ranking points” Mr. David Ndung’u –The Tournaments Director.
As a norm, the series will kick off at Sigona Golf Club for the Annual Sigona Bowl Tournament on the 26th-28th January 2024, the KGU-owned events have been scheduled as follows; Kenya Amateur Matchplay Championship- 11th-14th July 2024 at Sigona Golf Club and the Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship -1st-4th August 2024 at Nyali Golf & Country Club. “For next year, we will use a tiered points system to award KAGC points, based on the strength of the field that each event attracts, The events will be categorized in to 3 tiers.” Added Mr. Ndung’u.
KENYA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL PAIRS
Kenya will for the third time participate the world international Pairs Finale scheduled to take place from the 6th to the 10th of November 2023. This highly-regarded tournament will be hosted at the Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort in Portugal:
The following golfers earned the honor of representing Kenya in the prestigious International Pairs competition after topping in the local finale held on 1st September 2023 at Windsor Golf Club.
1. Anthony Korir & Sammy Chepkwony – Home Club: Kericho Club
2. Ignatius Ngetich & Joel Chebon – Home Club: Kericho Club
3. Nelson Koech & Isaac Kuto Home Club: Nandi Bears Club
The team will be accompanied by the KGU chairman Mr. Philip Ochola.
“These golfers have demonstrated outstanding skills and a deep commitment to the sport. They have successfully qualified for the International Pairs competition, where they will represent Kenya and compete on an international stage. We have high expectations for their performance and are confident that they will make Kenya proud.” Said Mr. Philip Ochola , KGU chairman
“The International Pairs competition is renowned for its high level of competition and sportsmanship, and we are excited to see our Kenyan representatives excel in this challenging event”.he added
Since the start of the series in 2019, seven pairs have participated in the fully paid trip to the World Grand Finale.
Mike Karanga and Steve Kiaro, James Kamenchu and Anthony Murage, and Bhamra Bilu and Romy Sandhu, participated in the finals in 2019 at Penina Golf Resort, Portugal.
In 2022, Saawan Shah and Jay Varia, Chand Shah and Kush Shah, Julius Rono and Eric Mutai, and Steve Kiaro and David Gitao, participated in the finals at La Cala Golf Resort, Spain.
About Local Qualifying Rounds
The Union invites golfers across the country to participate and the top 5 pairs meet at a grand finale tournament. The top 3 pairs from the grand finale get a fully paid sponsorship to participate in the World International pairs finals in Portugal.
About International Pairs
The International Pairs is the World’s Largest Golf Tournament. Local, regional and national tournaments are organized and promoted by licensed partners around the globe.
The top national teams represent their country or territory at the World Final for the chance to be crowned World Champions.
In a remarkable display of talent, determination, and unwavering teamwork, Thika Sports Club has secured their second consecutive championship in the 2023 Nairobi District League.
Under the skilled leadership of Captain Chris Mwandwa ,Thika Sports Club displayed remarkable consistency in their performance, keeping their supporters on the edge of their seats with thrilling matches. Their unwavering dedication and continuous improvement have undoubtedly paved the way for their outstanding success.
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Kenya Golf Union is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the three-day Tournament Administration and Rules Seminar, which took place from 24th to 26th October 2023at Windsor Golf and Country Club. The event, which attracted a total of 65 participants, aimed to provide valuable insights and knowledge in the field of golf administration and rules.
Throughout the seminar, participants engaged in a comprehensive program that covered various aspects of golf administration and rules, including tournament logistics, rule enforcement, and the intricacies of managing golf events. Renowned experts and professionals in the golf industry led the sessions, ensuring that attendees received the most up-to-date information and practical insights.
The knowledge and experience gained during this seminar will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the professional growth and development of all who attended. Participants now possess a solid understanding of the latest rules and best practices in golf administration, which will significantly contribute to the successful management of golf events in Kenya and other participating countries.
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