Danny Chelogoi sunk two birdies to guide him win May Monthly Mug tournament played on par 71 Eldoret golf club on Saturday. Playing handicap 15, Chelogoi recorded 66 nett to claim the title with 81 gross as golf slowly resumes. more to follow
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New dates set for Kenya golf Open
Kenya Open Golf Limited and the European Tour today announced the Magical Kenya Open has been rescheduled to take place from November 12-15 at Karen Country Club. The tournament was initially due to be played from March 12-15 at the same venue, but was postponed following the Government of Kenya directives to prevent the spread […]
Chelogoi training in the coronavirus period after turning pro
When coronavirus hit the world, it heavily affected sporting industry. In the golfing discipline, The Annual Kenya Open golf tournament cancelled but one Andrew Chelogoi is using this period to equip his skills after turning professional. Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/golf/2020-05-11-chelogoi-using-virus-break-to-improve-fitness/
Golfers distribute food to their caddies
For the second time, Eldoret golf club caddies have benefitted from relief food and households donated by the club golfers. Two weeks ago, the club under the chairmanship of Florence Murgor has donated food to their caddies to keep them within their homes to avoid contracting the coronavirus disease. According to Murgor, the golfing fraternity […]
Deaf golfer Makokha scaling heights on the greens
Isaac Makokha defines himself as blessed differently playing golf across the country, East Africa and the rest of the world as the only deaf golfer in the country. The Vet Lab-based golfer is set to represent the country for the second time in a row at the Deaflympic Games following his successful outing in 2017. With handicap […]
Sunshine Golf tour postponed
Historical Sunshine Golf Tour has either been postponed or cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic. The world’s professional annual Tour that was to start in May to July is always played in South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Kenya. “We trust that you are all staying safe and keeping yourself busy during the lockdown period. At […]
Eldoret golfers offer food to over 40 caddies
Over 40 caddies had a reason to smile after golfers from Eldoret golf club distributed food in this trying moments of coronavirus pandemic. According to club chairperson Dr. Florence Murgor, the club has 42 resident caddies and all had to benefit from food stuffs to last for two weeks before they get more from the […]
Golfers asked to support caddies as KGU shut all golf clubs
Following the orders from the government through the ministry of health to lock down all golf clubs in the country over the spread of coronavirus, Kenya Golf Union (KGU) has suspended all tournaments in all golf clubs in the country for 30 days. The federation has also suspended all handicaps in the country for the […]
Government closes all golf clubs in Kenya
The government has ordered the closure of all golf clubs across the country in their way to combat the deadly coronavirus. In the daily briefing, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced that all golf clubs should be closed. You are aware that is not a secret that even in golf clubs, golf clubs have been […]
Tannahill annual tournament cancelled
The annual Tannahill Shield golf tournament has been cancelled due to coronavvirus pandemic. The tournament that was set to be hosted at the Ester Holiday at The Roya; Nairobi Golf Club. In announcing the cancellation, club chairman Charles Omondi said the event, which was scheduled for next Friday, had attracted 10 teams. “As it stands […]