Safaricom HOD Enterprise Sales, Tonny Tugee presents a cheque worth Ksh. 3.5 million to Kenya Open PR and Sponsorship Director Kathleen Kihanyaa at the Safaricom Headquarters Nairobi.

By DANIELLA APIYO

Safaricom today announced a Kshs.3.5 million sponsorship towards the 2017 Barclays Kenya Open, scheduled to take place at the Muthaiga Golf Club from Thursday 23^rd to Sunday 26^th March.

As the Official Telecommunications Sponsor, Safaricom will provide a fully kitted media center and wireless connectivity to the secretariat, clubhouse and the village for the duration of the tournament.

The 49^th edition of the tournament will see a total of 156 golfers from 28 countries, including 22 professional Kenyan golfers and six amateurs, compete for the total prize money of Kshs.22 million (220,000 Euros) and top prize of Kshs.3.5 million (32,000 Euros).

“It’s a privilege for us to be part of yet another internationally acclaimed golf tournament just a few days after we participated in the inaugural Karen Masters. Safaricom continues to be a proud supporter of sports in Kenya, and remains committed to playing our role in transforming lives through sports,” said Sylvia Mulinge Director Consumer Business, Safaricom.

Safaricom has invested Kshs.15 million in sponsoring the tournament over the last three years in line with its desire to support events that raise Kenya’s profile as a choice destination for golf professionals and enthusiasts, as well as create broader appeal for the sport locally.

“We have enjoyed a great relationship with the organisers of the Barclays Kenya Open and are optimistic that the golfers will deliver an excellent showcase over the four-day tournament,” said Ms. Mulinge.

On Tuesday and Wednesday the venue will host Pro-Am tournaments where visiting players will be join club members and guests of the sponsors.

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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