The 2024 KCB golf tour is coming to an end after traversing Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi.
The lush per 72 Sigona Golf Club is set to host 230 top amateur golfers from around the region on December 6, bringing an end to the 2024 KCB East Africa golf tour.
The much-awaited tourney will see the players battle it out on the fairways for Ksh 1 million grand prize and the opportunity to compete at the coveted 2025 Magical Kenya Ladies Open in Vipingo Ridge, Kilifi County.
The tour has traversed 24 counties in Kenya and the grand finale marks the end of the 11-month tournament that has also been held in Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda
Commenting ahead of the tournament, KCB Group Director Marketing and Communications Rosalind Gichuru noted: “The 2024 edition has been greatly successful as we attained our target of interacting with 3000 participants and 1500 juniors.”
In the Kenyan edition, the series graced Kisumu, Nakuru, Nairobi, Mombasa, Nyeri, Uasin Gishu, Kericho, Nandi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kisii, Kilifi, Kakamega, Laikipia and Trans Nzoia counties. Regionally, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi hosted a tournament each.
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“The second edition of the tour was crucial in giving a platform to budding enthusiasts to hone their skills and to enjoy themselves, further strengthening Kenya’s growing reputation as a hub for golfing excellence,” said Sigona golf club captain , Sammy Mwiti.
Club members, partners, members of different clubs and other invited guests will headline the event at the 18-hole course that will culminate in a sophisticated dinner, an awards ceremony, entertainment and an exclusive guest experience.
