Joining a sports club is one of the most satisfying things, as you get a chance to interact with people of diverse backgrounds, get to know each other, and establish long-lasting relationships.

A golf club is one of those sports clubs that provide an opportunity for bonding with like-minded members, enriching your network as well as keeping fit and healthy.

Kenya is home to a number of golf clubs with world-class facilities ranging from green golf courses, dining outlets, and meeting and conference rooms.

A good example of such a club is the Railway Golf Club (CBD), situated a few meters from Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), between Uhuru Highway and Lower Hill Road, with its entrance off Haile Selassie Avenue.

Established in 1921, KRGC is a remarkable nine-hole par 72-course boasting lush greens, “tight” fairways, beautiful mature trees, a clubhouse, changing rooms, and Cabro car park. Other facilities include a bar, restaurant, clubhouse, and golf pro shop.

One unique thing about the course is that it’s one of the only golf courses in the world – if not the only one – that has a fully functioning railway line traversing the course, over which golfers must strike their golf balls during a round.

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Initially, KRGC only admitted the Kenya Railways staff, but membership was opened to the public, and golf enthusiasts can successfully join and enjoy myriads of benefits.

Requirements for Joining

The club registers new members under two categories –Family and Single Categories. The normal charge for the family category is Sh400,000, while single category members pay Sh350,000.

However, the club has initiated a membership drive where new members will get to enjoy discounted rates of Sh300,000 for the family category and Sh250,000 for the single category.  The offer is open until 31^st October 2023.

“To join KRGC, you need to be introduced by a member of this club. The member will then get another member to second your proposal. After those two signatories, now we go to the board level whereby at least 6 board members will sign you before proceeding to balloting,’’ said Mr. Waweru, events organizer at KRGC.

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Why KRGC

The club is the epitome of fun and satisfaction, and members get a chance to travel and explore different golf clubs across the country and  East Africa, including Eldoret, Nyanza Club, Dar es Salaam and Serena Club in Uganda.

The club also offers regular tournaments with a chance to win prizes, cash, or even take home the Club Championship trophy.

Whether you are looking for more clients or trying to land a new job, this is a great opportunity to meet hundreds of new people from all different industries and professions.