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This year's Magical Kenya Open is very unique in the sense that it has teed off with the first-ever Golf for the Disabled tournament to be held in Africa.
The 2024 Magical Kenya Open teed off with the first Golf for the Disabled Tournament as the curtain raiser for the inaugural tournament set to begin on Thursday, February 22 to Sunday, February 25.
The Golf for the Disabled tourney is the first of its kind in Africa, and this inaugural tournament attracted 10 golfers with disabilities from different parts of the world.
The field of eight men and two women are competing in the third event of the 2024 Golf For Disabled Tour season.
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21:23 - 13.02.2024
GOLF Everything you need to know about the 2024 Magical Kenya Open
Tournament director Patrick Obath has candidly explained everything the masses should know concerning the Magical Kenya Open Golf tourney.
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“It is the first time I’ll have played golf in Africa and the course here at Muthaiga Golf Club is world-class. I didn’t think I’d ever get the opportunity, so I’m really excited to experience Kenya," said Kipp Popert, one of the tournament’s favourites and eight-time winner of the Golf For Disable circuit.
“Participation in Golf, for players with disability globally, has grown significantly over the last decade. Golf bodies globally have played a significant role in the growth of Golf For Disabled by ensuring rules are relaxed to allow seamless involvement of players with disability and also provide opportunities for playing at different levels.
"The DP World Tour has provided playing opportunities at the top level and alongside elite non-disabled players at European Tour Events,” said Kipp Popert, one of the tournament’s favourites and eight-time winner of the Golf For Disable circuit.
On his part, Peter Kanyago, Chairman of the Kenya Open Golf Limited expressed his honour to have been given the rights to host the tournament for the first time in Africa. He noted that it was a sign of how golf has grown in the country.
"As a country, we are extremely honoured to host the first-ever Golf For Disabled tournament in Africa," he said.
"This is a true indication that golf in the country has completely evolved to attract highly acclaimed international tournaments.”
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15:30 - 13.02.2024
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Absa Bank has pumped Ksh 75 million to boost the upcoming Magical Kenya Open Golf tournament as they insist on giving young people opportunities.
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