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Kenya celebrates Naomi Wafula's 'hole-in-one' in Kigali Golf Championship
The shot, coupled with steady play across the round, helped her post a brilliant 4-under-par 68 gross, bringing her tournament total to 1-over-par 145 gross.
By Maarufu Mohamed 20 days ago
Kenya celebrates Naomi Wafula's 'hole-in-one' in Kigali Golf Championship
Wangai and Ooko lead Kenya's fight at SportsBiz Africa golf championship in Kigali
Kenya's John Wangai and Erick Ooko fought hard to share third place in a strong four-way battle with 3-under par 69 gross each with South Africans Haydn Porteous .
By Maarufu Mohamed 21 days ago
Wangai and Ooko lead Kenya's fight at SportsBiz Africa golf championship in Kigali
Kenya to handgun tournament in Mombasa
All eyes will be in Mombasa as Kenya is set to host the IPSC Handgun Pre-World Shoot competition from Thursday at Bamburi Rifle Club.
By Maarufu Mohamed 23 days ago
Kenya to handgun tournament in Mombasa
Kenya's Nyanchama clinches 2025 Uganda Ladies Open title
Her win came through a play off in a tie-break contest with Tanzanian Olomi. Nyanchama rounded up the three-days 54 holes tournament on 230 gross.
By Maarufu Mohamed 25 days ago
Kenya's Nyanchama clinches 2025 Uganda Ladies Open title
Adrian Ongwae: From hockey field to golf fairways
Almost a decade later, what began as curiosity blossomed into a remarkable golfing journey that took Adrian Ongwae across some of the region's most iconic fairways.
By Maarufu Mohamed 25 days ago
Adrian Ongwae: From hockey field to golf fairways
Kibugu leads Kenya's squad to Kigali event
Windsor Club's Njoroge Kibugu is expected to lead Kenya's nine players to Kigali, Rwanda for the SportsBiz Africa Golf Championship in the fifth edition of the Sunshine Development Tour.
By Maarufu Mohamed 28 days ago
Kibugu leads Kenya's squad to Kigali event
Obonyo and Akoth win in caddies event at Nyali Golf Club
Fred Obonyo and Carren Akoth showed no mercy to their colleagues by playing out their best to scoop the top gross men and gross lady prizes in the day long 18 holes' tournament.
By Maarufu Mohamed 30 days ago
Obonyo and Akoth win in caddies event at Nyali Golf Club
Kenyan riders find it hard to tackle tricky coastal trails
Kenyan riders still have a long way to go, if they are to find tricks on how to tackle the demanding coastal trails at the Loop Safari Gravel Series Vipingo Baobab Ridge tracks in Kilifi.
By Maarufu Mohamed 1 month ago
Kenyan riders find it hard to tackle tricky coastal trails
Awuor crowned 2025 Kenya Ladies open Amateur Match play champion
Royal Nairobi Golf Club's lady golfer Ashley Awuor came out blazing in a hotly contested scene to be crowned the 2025 Kenya Ladies Open Amateur Match Play Champion.
By Maarufu Mohamed 1 month ago
Awuor crowned 2025 Kenya Ladies open Amateur Match play champion
Kibugu celebrates back-to-back victories in Sunshine Tour
The event featured the top 30 players and ties from the 70 player starting field with Sh2 million in prize money and Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points on offer.
By Maarufu Mohamed 1 month ago
Kibugu celebrates back-to-back victories in Sunshine Tour
Munyao couple wins in Mombasa as Njogo triumphs in Nyali Club
The day-long 18-hole tournament at the par-71 sea-link course was sponsored by the club captain, George Mokaya.
By Maarufu Mohamed and Mose Sammy 1 month ago
Munyao couple wins in Mombasa as Njogo triumphs in Nyali Club
Sudan's war is an economic disaster: here's how bad it could get
Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
By Maarufu Mohamed, The Conversation Africa 2 months ago
Sudan's war is an economic disaster: here's how bad it could get
Onsongo's globe-trotting journey from local fairways to Japan's Sakura
The journey starting during the Covid-19 pandemic to competing internationally is inspiring others.
By Maarufu Mohamed 2 months ago
Onsongo's globe-trotting journey from local fairways to Japan's Sakura
13-year-old Chauhan triumphs at Nyali Club
Playing off handicap 17 Chauhan scored 40 stableford points for victory.
By Maarufu Mohamed 2 months ago
13-year-old Chauhan triumphs at Nyali Club
Kibugu forces a top tie with day one leader Nduva
The tournament is among the 11-month legs that will traverse twelve courses across the country before culminating in a grand finale
By Maarufu Mohamed 2 months ago
Kibugu forces a top tie with day one leader Nduva
Kibue crowned in Nakuru as Kaburu stars in Nyali
The Nakuru Golf Club, known for its excellence in golf, hosted the sixth edition of the Tee-Off with Crown Paints series, which was graced by a strong field of 168 golfers.
By Mose Sammy and Maarufu Mohamed 2 months ago
Kibue crowned in Nakuru as Kaburu stars in Nyali
Ruiru Sports Club gears up for KLGU event
The highly anticipated event will bring together over 200 lady golfers from across the country, meeting for a spirited weekend of competition, camaraderie, and celebration.
By Maarufu Mohamed 2 months ago
Ruiru Sports Club gears up for KLGU event
12-year-old among top picks in JGF's new Junior Golf Squad
The squad members were selected based on their performances in the national junior tournaments that are held across the Country and their ranking in the JGF Order of Merit.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
12-year-old among top picks in JGF's new Junior Golf Squad
Kotu swings to victory in King of the Course event at Nandi Bears Club
Kotu claimed the top position after tying on points with runner-up Vincent Rugut but edged him out on countback.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
Kotu swings to victory in King of the Course event at Nandi Bears Club
Golfers await Lion King action at Nandi Bears Club tomorrow
Kericho Club Golf captain Anthony Cheruiyot said the club is delighted to host the series.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
Golfers await Lion King action at Nandi Bears Club tomorrow
Over 240 golfers to grace Nyali tournament
A strong field of 240 players will be flexing their muscles for top honours at the par 71 Nyali Golf and Country Club Course in Mombasa County on Saturday.
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
Over 240 golfers to grace Nyali tournament
Ibua wins in Mombasa as Musomba shines in Machakos
Elijah Ibua showed his class to win at the par 71 Sea-Link Mombasa Golf course in Mombasa County on Saturday.
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
Ibua wins in Mombasa as Musomba shines in Machakos
Over 200 golfers to grace charity meet in Nyali
Golfers always flex their muscles against each other in recognition of glory and honours for top prizes in most tournaments played across the country during weekends.
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
Over 200 golfers to grace charity meet in Nyali
Gicheru and Nyachera win Coast Junior tournament
Tournament held at Mombasa golf course enabled kids to enjoy golf before going back to school.
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
Gicheru and Nyachera win Coast Junior tournament
Top amateurs to battle for glory at Trans Nzoia tourney
Over 60 leading amateurs will battle it out during the Trans Nzoia Championship taking place from Friday at the par 73 Kitale Golf Club.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Top amateurs to battle for glory at Trans Nzoia tourney
Mombasa finally win Tannahill Shield tournament
For over 100 years, golfers from Mombasa Golf Club often travel to Royal Nairobi Golf Club, to traditionally play the annual Tannahill Shield Golf tournament over Easter holidays but with no success.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Mombasa finally win Tannahill Shield tournament
Kaguta and Stokes triumph at Nyali Golf Club
Handicap 5 William Kaguta recorded a two over par 73 gross and handicap 10 Susan Stokes returned 83 gross to emerge winners of the April Mug and Medal tournament played at the par 71 course.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Kaguta and Stokes triumph at Nyali Golf Club
Mombasa bask in the glory of winning Tannahill Shield tourney
Celebrations gripped the Coastal town of Mombasa after its senior golf team emerged winners in this year's 100th edition of the annual Tannahill Shield Easter Golf tournament.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Mombasa bask in the glory of winning Tannahill Shield tourney
Namuye and Khoi win in Nyali Club
William Kamau and Alex Macharia were the guest team winners after returning a score of 32 points.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Namuye and Khoi win in Nyali Club
Amateurs battle for glory at Kisii Open
The three-day 54 holes' inaugural action starting promises to showcase top-tier golf talent and celebrate the rich sporting culture in Kisii.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Amateurs battle for glory at Kisii Open
Dominant Kenyans miss out on Muthaiga Open title
It was an unfortunate weekend for Kenyan amateurs after they lost this year's Muthaiga Open title to a Zambian.
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
Dominant Kenyans miss out on Muthaiga Open title
School games: Regional champions do what they do best
Kasikeu Boys High School began their quest for the regional title with a resounding 60-25 win against Marsabit County's Dakabaricha Secondary School.
By Elizabeth Mburugu and Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
School games: Regional champions do what they do best
Lejirma unleashes golfing spirit to bag Windsor classic title
Royal Nairobi golfer John Lejirma unleashed his golfing skills and talent to clinch the 2025 Windsor classic trophy over the weekend.
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
Lejirma unleashes golfing spirit to bag Windsor classic title
Chairman Paul Munyao prize golf tournament: Mutahi leads, others follow
Jackline Mutahi over the moon after clinching top title at Sea-Link course. Golfer braves strong winds from Indian Ocean to floor veterans.
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
Chairman Paul Munyao prize golf tournament: Mutahi leads, others follow
All set for Great Rift tournament
Players to watch include defending champion Elvis Muigua, as well as Daniel Kiragu, Sammy Mulama, and Josphat Rono.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
All set for Great Rift tournament
Alessio braves winds to win in Malindi
Tournament attracted a competitive field of golfers drawn from Malindi and the wider Coastal region.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
Alessio braves winds to win in Malindi
Luck smiles Mativo's way in Ruiru
Gitonga's team survives on count back scores to conquer the sea-link course.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
Luck smiles Mativo's way in Ruiru
Over 200 golfers to grace Thika tournament
Club captain Henry Kinyua is excited that this edition of the 2025 series has attracted a large number of players.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
Over 200 golfers to grace Thika tournament
Gathere and team crowned winners at Royal Club
The team returned a round net total score of 255 points to be crowned the overall winners of the first leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
Gathere and team crowned winners at Royal Club
Golfers parade for Lady Captain Mbandi's meet
KCB East Africa Golf Tour set to tee off at Royal Nairobi.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
Golfers parade for Lady Captain Mbandi's meet