45th Edition of the Kenya Amateur Stropkeplay Championship will be held in Vipingo Ridge from 20th to 23rd October 2022.
Registeration can be done Via – https://forms.gle/MyrMFezTdTVZCFa69. Entry Fee 2500/=
The winner will get an automatic slot to participate in the 2023 Magical Kenya Open😊😊😊😊
The Event was first held in 1978
Adel Balala propelled Team Kenya to a strong third place finish after carding an impressive five under 67 on the final day of the All Africa Golf Team Championship as Morocco finally dethroned South Africa to claim her first victory in the biennial tournament.
Team Kenya, locked in a fierce battle with Tunisia for a podium finish, was up to the task today gaining five shots in today’s round after John Lejirma and Mike Karanga finished on level par as Captain Dennis Maara carded 73. Balala was in fine form in today’s round managing six birdies while dropping only one shot to finish in a respectable T6 position on -8 gross on the individual players’ leaderboard.
“I am very satisfied with the team’s performance but I must admit that Morocco surprised us because we were targeting to finish at least a strong second behind South Africa. Shooting a combined -10 score is quite solid though there’s room for improvement so that we narrow the gap. I think we are on the right track as a country and all we now need to do is widen the players pool at the junior golf level,” said an elated John Van Liefland, Team Kenya coach.
A late rally by South African star player Jonathan Broomhead failed to trouble Team Morocco as the north Africans went on to clinch the title with an impressive -44 score six better than their challengers. Broomhead, the top ranked player in the championship, however had the last laugh as he finished top on the individual players’ leaderboard on -18 gross, two shots better than Morocco’s El Mehdi Fakori.
The Moroccans dominated the individual players’ leaderboard as Fakori, Adam Brensu and Nizar Mohammed finished 2nd, 3rd and fourth respectively. The inexperienced South Africa trio of Simon Du Plooy, Jordan Wessels and Werner Deyzel finished 9th, 10th and 11th respectively.
South Africa has won 10 of the last 12 tournaments since the championship was launched in 2001. Kenya won the event in 2009.
LEADERBOARD DAY 4
TEAM SCORE
Morocco -44
South Africa -36
Kenya -10
Team Kenya finishes third as Morocco seals maiden All Africa championship victory
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
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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
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
