-Over 200 golfers to converge in this first of the 30-leg series that will traverse 16 counties in Kenya and four other countries in the region.
BRIAN JAYSINS-OXYGENE PR.
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.
KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club on January 23, 2025. Photo by Brian Jaysins, Oxygene PR.
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.
East Africa Golf Tour at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club on January 23, 2025. Photo by Brian Jaysins, Oxygene PR.
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.”
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.
KCB Group Director Marketing and Communications Rosalind Gichuru noted, “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.”
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.
KCB Bank footprint in sports support in the country is expansive and cuts across various sports disciplines.
The Bank has its sports brand assets that include the KCB Women Volleyball Club, KCB Football Club and KCB Rugby Club besides other sports including Chess, athletics, and golf.
The long-standing tradition of sponsoring major sporting events in the country has seen the Bank pump millions of shillings in sponsorships over the years.
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