The first leg of the 2025 KCB East Africa Golf Tour is expected to tee off at the 18 hole Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Saturday, February 1. This marks the first of 30 – leg series that will traverse 16 counties in Kenya and four other countries in the region.
Over 200 golfers will converge at the luscious course for a competitive tourney as the teams battle for the top spots. Two teams from Saturday’s action will be the first to book their slots for the tour’s grand finale slated for December 5.
Speaking ahead of the showdown, Royal Nairobi Golf Club Captain Willy Mastemet said: “The course is in good condition and we expect over 200 golfers to join us for an exciting tournament. The competition will be tough so we look forward to hosting the first leg of KCB Golf series. The bank has played a pivotal role in advancing golf development in Kenya and beyond. We are proud to be associated with them.”
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The morning tee time is slated for 6:30 am while the afternoon tee will get underway at 12:30 pm where top amateur golfers from Nairobi and its environs will clash in the much-awaited event.
“We are excited to kick off our 2025 golf journey at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club. We intend to interact with over 3000 participants and over 1500 juniors this year, underscoring our commitment to the growth of golf in the region. The heavy investment in golf is aimed at giving enthusiasts an opportunity to participate in local, regional and international events,” noted KCB Group Director Marketing and Communications Rosalind Gichuru.
Long hitting Korby Gatiramu and seasoned golfer Kevin Juma will headline the tournament including Paul Russo, Japheth Achola, John Okulo, Ruth Mwangi, Millicent Melo, Scola Onsongo, Aggrey Mulumbi and many others.
As part of its ongoing commitment to nurturing young talent and expanding the game of golf, KCB will host a Junior Golf Clinic on Sunday at the same venue. The clinic will feature 80 young golfers, providing them with hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
