Kelvin Balogun, Coca Cola Business Unit president, Sebastian Soderberg), Toby Tree and Peter Njonjo, Coca Cola East Africa General Manager during last year’s Pro Am.

By DANIELLA APIYO

Reigning champion, Sebastian Soderberg, will be gunning for a second title in Kenya as he is among the 156 golfers participating in the 49th edition of the Barclays Kenya Open Golf Championships scheduled to tee off on Thursday at the par 72 Muthaiga Golf Club.

A two-day Pro-Am competition precedes the main event and Soderberg will be joined by other former champions Jake Roos, Robert Dinwiddie and Gary Boyd, all gunning for the title in the first event of the European challenge tour.

Tournament director Paul Carrigill expressed his satisfaction with the course saying that Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL), the organisers, have made the necessary changes to ensure the course is in good state.

“I suggested some changes in December aimed at achieving set standards and I am impressed. The course might be a bit dry but the greens and tees are in perfect condition,” Carrigill offered.

Most of the foreign pros are in the country as they participated in the KCB Karen Masters. The rest are expected to be in the country today.

“We are happy that the 156 golfers have confirmed their participation, we have no withdrawal. The pros yet to arrive will be here this morning as some are participating in the Pro Am event,” said KOGL chairman Peter Kanyago today.

Kenyan golfers are expected to performer better, having gone through training from a PGA certified coach, coupled with a busy calendar that has kept them active.

A cash incentive from Nairobi County governor Evans Kidero might also serve to motivate the locals too. Kidero has offered Sh 1 million for the winner, if Kenyan, Sh 500,000 for those finishing in the top five positions, Sh 100,000 for finishing top ten and Sh 50,000 for those who make the cut. cheap pandora charms cheap pandora charms

Philip Wahome, head of PR Multichoice (2nd right), presents a Ksh 1 million cheque to Peter Kanyago, Chairman KOGL (2nd left), they are flanked by KGU Chairman Muchau Githiaka (Left) and Kathleen Kihanya of KOGL (Right).

By AMANDA DAMARIS

MultiChoice Kenya, via DStv, has announced a Sh1 million sponsorship package for this year’s Barclays Kenya Golf Open which kicks off tomorrow with the pro-am challenge.

MultiChoice sponsorship of the 2017 tournament further deepens DStv commitment to golf and sport across Kenya.

“The money will go towards covering administrative costs incurred by organisers of the week-long event,” said Mr. Philip Wahome, MultiChoice Kenya Corporate Communications Manager.

He, further added, “DStv will also be on ground to showcase its mix of premium content through interactive golfing activities and games for both children and adults.”

Speaking while signing the partnership deal with Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL), Mr. Wahome also reiterated MultiChoice’s long-term commitment to the Kenyan market through investment in local content and talent.

“This partnership with the KOGL is a clear indication of our pursuit to support various existing local sports in the country. We have already invested in world-class content and DStv showcase all major golfing tourneys around the world,” he added.

KOGL tournament’s Publicity and Marketing Director, Kathleen Kihanya appreciated the support by DStv to provide financial support for lovers of the sport around the continent.

“Our seven-year partnership with MultiChoice has helped raise the profile of the tournament and I commend DStv for their continued support to the Kenya Golf Open tournament,” said Ms. Kihanya.

DStv customers will also get a chance to sample the top of the range DStv Explora decoder, sample DStv Now application and pay their subscriptions and buy decoders at the venue.

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