Also known as: KGU
Kenya Golf Union — national golf governing body that selects teams for continental championships and partners on university golf programs.
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The Standard
… Celebrating the thrilling conclusion of the event, Kenya Golf Union Honorary Treasurer Weldon Mutai praised the tournament’s electric energy and standard of play.“The quality of golf and the competitive spirit displayed throughout the tournament are a testament to the strength an …
Makokha reigns supreme in Teafield Trophy meetThe Standard
… With the Kenya Golf Union KGU expected to name two wild-cards selections from among a three-way shootout between Junaid Manji of Sigona Golf Club, Maahir Patel of Sigona Golf Club and Eugene Wafula of Muthaiga Golf Club to complete the four-man national team, upon the conclusion …
Kenya names strong team for continental championshipCitizen Digital
… Kenya Golf Union Chairman Brian Akun congratulated Balala on his triumph, describing his performance as a demonstration of the resilience and mental strength required to succeed in match play. …
Adel Balala crowned 104th NCBA Kenya Amateur Match Play championCitizen Digital
… ferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenyatta University is set to introduce golf as part of its Sports, Exercise and Sports Science programs from September following a partnership with the R&A, Kenya Golf Union …
Kenyatta University partners with golf stakeholders to grow the game in KenyaCitizen Digital
… Speaking ahead of the tournament, Kenya Golf Union Chairman Brian Akun said: "The NCBA Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship has become one of the flagship events on our calendar, consistently attracting the best amateur golfers from Kenya and across the region, with an opportuni …
MKO slot up for grabs as Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship tees offCitizen Digital
… Kenya Golf Union Vice-Chairman Jonathan Marucha praised the high standard of competition witnessed throughout the tournament, noting the continued growth of the KAGC circuit. …
Kamaisi clinches NCBA Kabete Open to go top of KAGC order of meritThe Standard
… Michael Chege came in second with 152 (75,87) playing off a handicap of 17.The event also marked the official debut of the newly-elected Kenya Golf Union KGU Chairman, Brian Akun, who commended the 162-player aggregate field. …
Omollo reigns supreme in NakuruCitizen Digital
… The event was attended by Kenya Golf Federation President Philip Ochola, Kenya Golf Union Chairman Chris Kinuthia and Kenya Ladies Golf Union Chairperson Mukami Wangai, among other distinguished guests. …
All to play for as Basco Paints launches Duracoat Golf Masters SeriesThe Standard
… At the Thika Sports Club course, Kim Nderitu won the Kenya Golf Union Chairman 2026 prize with 40 stableford points. …
Kirimi powers to glory at VetLab Club eventCitizen Digital
… Speaking after the tournament, Kenya Golf Union Chairman Chris Kinuthia praised the quality of competition and the continued growth of the amateur game as he approaches the end of his tenure. …
Nakuru’s Kamaisi crowned 2026 NCBA Kiambu Open ChampionIsaac Makokha of Kenya Railway Golf Club won the 2026 Teafields Trophy at Kericho Golf Club with an aggregate score of 228, finishing two shots ahead of tied second-place finishers Daniel Mwangi and Ken Serem. Makokha, who has a hearing impairment, attributed his victory to consistency and focused preparation across the three-round tournament.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Isaac Makokha of Kenya Railway Golf Club won the 2026 Teafields Trophy at Kericho Golf Club with an aggregate score of 228, finishing two shots ahead of tied second-place finishers Daniel Mwangi and Ken Serem. Makokha, who has a hearing impairment, attributed his victory to consistency and focused preparation across the three-round tournament.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Golf Union has confirmed Adel Balala and John Kamais for the All Africa Golf Team Championship in Tunisia next month, with two additional wild-card spots to be decided after the Diani Beach Masters leg next week.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nyali Golf Club's Adel Balala defeated 16-year-old Maahir Patel 3&2 in Sunday's final at Limuru Country Club to claim the 104th NCBA Kenya Amateur Match Play championship, earning a place at the 2027 Magical Kenya Open.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyatta University will introduce golf as part of its Sports, Exercise and Sports Science programs from September, following a partnership with the R&A, Kenya Golf Union, Kenya Ladies Golf Union, and Junior Golf Foundation. The collaboration aims to increase sport participation, train golf instructors, and establish a golf facility and performance centre at the university.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 49th Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship tees off at Royal Nairobi Golf Club with the winner earning direct qualification to the 2027 Magical Kenya Open on the DP World Tour. The tournament has attracted an elite international field from Kenya, Zambia, India, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Lebanon, Ethiopia, Ghana and China, with defending champion Jay Sandhu leading the field.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nakuru Golf Club's John Kamaisi claimed the 2026 NCBA Kabete Open title at VetLab Sports Club, finishing on 219 total and receiving KES 115,600 from the KES 500,000 prize purse. The victory moves him to the top of the KAGC Order of Merit standings with 736 points, ahead of Jay Sandhu on 630 points.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Vet Lab Golf Club's Ebill Omollo carded a closing round 1-under-par for a final 7-over 226 to capture his first NCBA Kenya Amateur Golf Championship victory at Nakuru Golf Club, ending a streak of second-place finishes. The championship series has so far produced 10 different winners this year.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Basco Paints officially launched the Duracoat Golf Masters Series 2026, a premier national golf circuit aimed at growing golf in Kenya. The inaugural series will feature twelve qualifying tournaments across selected premier golf clubs, with golfers allowed to compete in up to three qualifying events, beginning May 22, 2026.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eric Kirimi scored 42 stableford points to win the final leg of the Kengen golf tournament at VetLab Sports Club, beating 256 corporate and guest golfers. The tournament series, held across eight venues, attracted a total of 1,232 golfers from across the country.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
John Kamaisi from Nakuru Golf Club won the 2026 NCBA Kiambu Open after finishing on 3-over par 219 across three rounds at Kiambu Golf Club, claiming Ksh 92,500 from a Ksh 500,000 prize purse in a 82-golfer tournament.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Golf Union has selected four amateur golfers for the African Region IV Men's Team Championship at Tamarina Golf Club in Mauritius from June 2–6, led by 18-year-old Junaid Ayaz Manji of Sigona. The squad, chosen from national amateur rankings, includes Kamoza Longwe, Rafael Leming'ani, and Mwathi Gicheru.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →