ABSA Bank pumped millions in the 56th edition of Magical Kenya Open Golf Championships set for next at the par 71 Muthaiga Golf club.
Today, the bank announced a Kshs.60 million towards the tournament dubbed Beyond the Swing will tee off on February 20th to 23rd with 144 players from different countries set to battle for the coveted title.
ABSA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi Mohammed affirmed their commitment to supporting the global tournament, further cementing a partnership that spans 14 years and is geared towards a continuation in the future
The banker`s cheque stipulates that 40 of the total sums goes to the Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) for use in prepping for the tournament
Sports principal secretary Engineer Peter Tum lauded the banker`s commitment to promoting sports and especially golf. Tum praised ABSA`s initiative as it aligned with the government`s ambitions to promote sports among the youth in the country
The tour, is expected to elevate Kenya beyond the Sports including promoting tourism to showcase the country`s might in the tourism sector.
It will feature eight Kenyans who will compete alongside the competition that will include the best players in the world.