KOGL Chairman Patrick Obath awards Njoroge Kibugu during the Thika Greens Leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing

By AMANDA DAMARIS

The Kenya Open Golf Limited, organisers of the Magical Kenya Open and the Safari Tour have signed a Tour Recognition Agreement with the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing (SDT). This agreement elevates the SDT to a “Recognised tournament” offering Safari Tour ranking points, which will be exclusively used to qualify for slots in the Magical Kenya Open, a DP World Golf Tour championship. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

Speaking about the agreement, KOGL Chairman Patrick Obath said that whilst the Safari Tour will remain the exclusive pathway to the Magical Kenya Open, professional golfers will be able to earn Safari Tour points on the SDT.

“This agreement with the SDT will allow our Safari Tour members to earn Magical Kenya Open ranking points whilst playing on the SDT. This synergy between the Tours opens up spaces and opportunities for our professional golfers to play more golf, participate in more tournaments in their quest to earn ranking points,” he said. “KOGL will support the SDT with tournament officials to ensure that the course set up and officiating are maintained at a very high standard befitting of both Tours.”

KOGL Chairman Patrick Obath awards Njoroge Kibugu during the Thika Greens Leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing

The Safari Tour ranking points will be used to select professionals who will play in the Magical Kenya Open.

“The pathway into the Magical Kenya Open will be merit-based and clearly defined. The professional golfers now know what is required of them to qualify and as we progress through the season, it is their hard work, their commitment to the sport that will earn them spots into the Magical Kenya Open,” added Obath.

The SDT Betika Masters event at Vet Lab Sports Club will be the first qualifying event under this new agreement. “We are kicking off at Vet Lab, we will also have one event in Nigeria in the coming months and all the upcoming SDT events at Limuru Country Club, Vipingo and at the Karen Country Club will all count towards the Safari Tour ranking and ultimately qualification into the Magical Kenya Open 2026,” Obath added.

Mbugua Macharia chips the ball during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Vetlab
Sports Club on October 25, 2025.

By DANIELLA APIYO

The lush 18-hole Migaa Golf Club nestled in the heart of Kiambu County will host the 26^th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour this Saturday, as the grand finale edges closer. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

The competition, expected to get underway at 6:30 am, will see over 200 golfers from across the country compete for the top honors. The top team will automatically qualify for the December 5 grand finale.

Commenting on the tournament ahead of the weekend, Migaa Golf Club Captain Arnold Olyaro said: “For the first time ever, we are part of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour. This speaks to the growing reputation of Migaa as a golfing hub in Kiambu and the country at large. We can confirm that the course is in pristine condition and the greens ready for the weekend’s event.”

Peter Ndichu follows his tee shot during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Kakamega
Sports Club on October 11, 2025.

Recently, at the Vetlab Golf Course, the four-ball of Vishesh Sonigra, Palash Tank, Sunil Parmar, and Shafiq Dossaji, qualified for the grand finale after producing a stellar performance to emerge as the overall winners with 114 points.

So far, the  regional tourney has been to 13 Counties in Kenya and four other countries, including Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi. Each of the four countries has produced a team that will be competing with the top players from Kenya in December.

Eliud Siganga in action during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Kakamega Sports Club on October 11, 2025.

“By all means, the tournament has been successful, showcasing the real impact we are making in the communities we operate in. Our focus has always been to give enthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy themselves and to position East Africa as a premier golfing destination,” noted KCB Group Director Marketing and Communications Rosalind Gichuru.

After Migaa, the KCB East Africa Golf Tour will head to Eldoret Golf Club on November 15, 2025 before the final action in December.