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.
