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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
Press Release,
For immediate release
24th September 2022
Nairobi
STEPHEN KIARO AND DAVID GITAO QUALIFY FOR THE WORD INTERNATIONAL PAIRS IN SPAIN
Stephen Kiaro of Kiambu Golf Club and David Gitao of Vet Lab Golf Club , qualify for the Word International Pairs in Spain after winning the 2022 International pairs qualifier held at Vet Lab Sports Club yesterday. The pair garnered 52 points ( 26 points 1st nine , 26 points 2nd nine) to claim the win.
Kenya will join 38 other countries participating in the World Final which will be played at La cala Golf Resort in Spain from 14th – 18th November 2022. Since the event will be played in Ryder Cup format, the organizers have invited past winners of Ryder Cup some of whom include; Manuel Pinero , Costantiono Rocca & Ronan Ratterly.
2021 Grand finale was not played due to the Covid 19 Travel restriction and therefore the qualifiers of last year will join this year’s winners. The six from last year are; Jay Varia & Gurtej Phull of Sigona Golf Club, Kush Aashit & Chand Shah of Sigona Golf Club & Julius Rono & Erick Mutai of Kericho Golf Club.
The event was introduced Kenya in 2019 where Kenya finished 4th in the Grand Finale held 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.
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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
Here is a chance to win an all-expenses paid golfing trip to Spain in November. Sign up for the 2022 International Pairs qualifier today. Details in the poster
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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
