INAUGURAL PATRON’S CUP
The inaugural Patron’s Cup Inter-Club Golf Competition has attracted 13 golf clubs from across the Republic under the auspices of the Kenya Golf Union. They are Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Kenya Railways Golf club, Eldoret Golf Club, Karen Country Club, Vetlab Sports Club, Team Coast, Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, Limuru Country Club, Sigona Golf Club, Nyali Golf and country club, Thika Sports Club, Golf Park Golf Club & hosts the Muthaiga Golf Club.
The events started today with an afternoon Foursome Matchplay, on Saturday 15th October 2022, the Clubs faceoff in the morning playing 4Ball Better Ball ( 4BBB) followed by another Foursomes Matchplay in the afternoon and on the last day, Sunday 16th October 2022, individual representatives from each of the 12 golf clubs facing off on the greens for a grueling Singles Matchplay in the morning. The Prize giving is scheduled for 6PM.
His Excellency the Late Hon. Mwai Kibaki, the third president of the Republic of Kenya, whom for many years served as the Patron of the Kenya Golf Union, and an ardent golfer played a very critical role in the development of golf. During his stewardship, the game of golf flourished in the country as more golf courses sprung up and helped to demystify the sport as being only for the rich. More younger golfers are now enjoying this sport.
Muthaiga Golf Club being the Home of Golf and housing the Kenya Golf Union, chose to immortalize H.E. Kibaki’s legacy by organizing a three (3) day interclub golf tournament dubbed The Patron’s Cup. This is expected to be an annual event and has also been sanctioned by the Kenya Golf Union.
‘We take this opportunity to thank the Kenya Golf Union, for their contribution to supporting this event both in terms of resources and personnel. Equally, we acknowledge our magnanimous partners, who have walked with us namely, The Kibaki Family, G4S, Mansions Real Estate & Hue Marketing/ Krupus Coffee.’ Said Ronal Meru Chairman Muthaiga Golf Club
About Muthaiga Golf Club
Muthaiga Golf Club is rightfully counted as one of the pioneer golf clubs in the country having opened its door in 1927. The Club proudly referred to as “The Home of Golf” is an iconic club which boasts a rich history and deep club traditions, with a very well-respected membership and a state-of-the-art 18-holes championship golf course. It is the golf club of choice because of her strict adherence to playing golf as a game of integrity and honor. Muthaiga Golf Club has also been voted Kenya’s Best Golf Course for 2021 by The World Golf Awards.
