Kenya is ready to host a competitive golf sporting season beginning next month.
The season kicks off with Magical Kenya Ladies Open the season opener of the Ladies European Tour 2022, and the annual European Tour Magical Kenya Open.
The two events will be held on the 10th -13th February at the Baobab course, Vipingo Ridge and 3rd to 6th March,2022 at Muthaiga Golf Club respectively.
Speaking during the Chairman’s Prize Royal ladies golf tournament at the Royal golf club hosted by the Kenya Ladies Golf Union, Kenya Tourism Board CEO Betty Radier confirmed the readiness of the destination to host the two golfing events.
“We are glad to once again host the Magical Kenya Ladies Open which had been postponed in the 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic. This return shows us that the world is confident in our preparedness against the virus as well as in our ability to host international events of this nature,” said Radier.
The MKLO event brings together about 100 professional golf players from US, UK, Germany France, Sweden, Norway, Spain, South Africa and Nigeria, among others.
KTB says players and fans have pre-planned tours to some of the attractions within the coastal region away from the golf courses to showcase country’s diverse leisure experiences.
“In 2020, the World Golf Awards named Kenya as Africa’s leading Golf Destination, beating countries which are considered as the cream of golf in Africa. This recognition has positioned Kenya as a golfing destination and with opportunities for first-hand experience of other attractions such as culture, hospitality, and adventures.”
The Chairman`s prize royal tournament is the last event in the annual calendar of KLGU that gives an opportunity for lady golfers to compete. The 2022 championship which sets the stage for the Magical Kenya Ladies Open attracted over 200 top lady golfers from all the golf clubs in Kenya and non-golfers alike.
It also serves as a focal point in selecting some of the lady amateur players who will participate in the 2022 MKLO.
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