Kisii Sports Club

By DANIELLA APIYO

Kisii Sports Club is set to host more than 100 golfers on February 28 for the highly anticipated CBK Golf Tournament, a flagship event expected to draw top amateur players from across the region. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

The one-day tournament will be played in the Stableford format, allowing golfers of varying handicaps to compete fairly while maximizing participation and excitement on the lush Kisii course. The format awards points based on net scores per hole, ensuring competitive balance across all divisions.

Club Captain Adrian Monari expressed confidence in the club’s readiness to host the prestigious event, noting the steady rise of Kisii Sports Club as a preferred destination for major golf tournaments.

“We are proud to welcome over 100 golfers for the CBK tournament. Over the years, Kisii Sports Club has grown tremendously, both in infrastructure and reputation. Under our current leadership, we have positioned the club as a hub for major golf events in the region. This tournament is a testament to that progress and our commitment to growing the game,” said Monari.

Participants will battle for top honors in multiple categories, including the coveted Overall Winner title. The tournament will also recognize the Men’s Winner and Ladies’ Winner, alongside 1st and 2nd Runners-Up in the main categories.

Competition will be further segmented into Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3, each featuring Winners, 1st Runners-Up, and 2nd Runners-Up. Additional accolades will be awarded for Guest Winner and Guest Runners-Up, Sponsor Winner with 1st and 2nd Runners-Up, as well as Senior Winner and Junior Winner.

Skill-based prizes will spice up the contest, with awards for Longest Drive (Men and Ladies), Nearest to the Pin, and Best Effort, ensuring every participant has something to play for.

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Under Monari’s stewardship, the club has strengthened its tournament calendar, improved course standards, and attracted high-profile sponsors, cementing its status as a competitive golfing venue in the country.

The February 28 tournament is expected to boost local sports tourism while offering golfers a professionally organized and highly competitive experience in the heart of Kisii County.

Naom Wafula in action during the Johnnie Walker Classic, the sixth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Monday, 13th October 2025.

By DANIELLA APIYO

Kenyan professional golfer Naom Wafula is set to make her debut on the Sunshine Ladies Tour this week in South Africa, marking a historic milestone in her career after earning a playing card to the prestigious continental tour for professional lady golfers. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

The card grants her access to this year’s Sunshine Ladies Tour following a consistent and impressive showing at the recently concluded inaugural season on the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing.

Naomi left Kenya for South Africa on Sunday, ahead of her debut at the Sunshine Ladies Tour this week where she will feature as the only East African.

She will tee off her Sunshine Ladies Tour journey at the SuperSport Ladies Challenge, scheduled for this week from 4th to 6th February 2026 at Humewood Golf Club. The 54-hole tournament carries a prize purse of R1.3 million (approximately KES 10.4 million) and has attracted a field of 56 professional golfers.

The field features players from 15 countries, including South Africa, Canada, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Finland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Czech Republic, Swaziland, United States Virgin Islands and Kenya.

Speaking ahead of her debut, Wafula said she feels ready for the step up, crediting the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing for her preparation and growth.

“I feel well prepared going into my first Sunshine Ladies Tour event. Playing on the Sunshine Development Tour gave me regular competitive golf, exposure to strong fields and helped me understand what is required at the next level. I am excited to test myself and continue learning as I take this next step in my career,” she said.

Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing Chairman, Peter Gacheru said Wafula’s progression reflects the purpose and impact of the Tour.

“Naom’s debut on the Sunshine Ladies Tour is exactly what the Sunshine Development Tour was created to achieve. She earned this opportunity through consistent performance and merit. It is a proud moment for Kenyan and East African golf and a clear demonstration that the pathway we have built is working,” said Gacheru.

Following the SuperSport Ladies Challenge, Wafula is scheduled to compete in several more Sunshine Ladies Tour events, including the NTT Data Ladies Pro Am from 13 – 15 February at Fancourt Montagu, the Standard Bank Ladies Open from 5 – 7 March at Durbanville Golf Club, and the Jabra Ladies Classic from 11–13 March at Killarney Country Club.

Her season will continue with the Platinum Ladies Open from 18 – 20 March at Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate, the Absa Ladies Invitational from 26 – 28 March at Royal Johannesburg, the Joburg Ladies Open from 16 – 19 April at Randpark Golf Club, the Investec SA Women’s Open from 23 –  26 April at Royal Cape Golf Club, and the MCB Ladies Classic from 1 – 3 May 2026.

Wafula’s Sunshine Ladies Tour debut marks another historic step for Kenyan women’s golf and highlights the growing role of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing as a pathway to global professional tours. Naom made history by becoming the first Kenyan golfer to earn a card to play at the Sunshine Ladies Tour.