7 days ago
Feb, 21 202511:27 am
Magical Kenya Open Tees Off in Nairobi
The 2025 Magical Kenya Open is underway, taking place from February 20 to 23 at the prestigious Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi. This year’s tournament, part of the DP World Tour, is set to showcase the best in international golf with a competitive field vying for a piece of the impressive $2.5 million purse.
Among the 156 participants, 22 Kenyan players are competing, including seasoned professionals like Dismas Indiza, Greg Snow and rising stars such as Njoroge Kibugu and his brother Mutahi Kibugu.
Dutch golfer Darius van Driel, the defending champion after claiming his first DP World Tour victory at last year’s tournament is back to defend his title. Van Driel, who won by two strokes in 2024 will face stiff competition from a talented field including notable Kenyan players and international stars aiming to take home the championship.
Safaricom, a long time partner of the Magical Kenya Open, has once again demonstrated its commitment to sports development in Kenya by sponsoring the 2025 event with KES 5 million. As the official technology partner, Safaricom ensures a seamless experience for players, organizers and spectators through the provision of high speed internet connectivity including a Cell on Wheels (COW) for live broadcasting, 4G enabled scoring devices and airtime to maintain smooth communication throughout the tournament.
With a winner’s purse of $425,000 and heavy payouts for the top 20 finishers, the tournament guarantees to be a nail-biting spectacle. The tournament offers the platform for players to play at the highest level while giving Kenyan players an Important chance to exhibit their capabilities on the world stage.
As the tournament continues, excitement is high and everyone will be watching the latter stages to identify the 2025 Magical Kenya Open champion. With Safaricom’s support and a world class field of golfers, the Magical Kenya Open has positioned itself as one of the events most looked forward to in golf. The path to the triumph is broad and open and the excitement about the tournament will be certain to mount as the rivalry builds up.
As it unfolds, all eyes will be on Kenya’s rising golf talent and the impact of strategic partnerships like Safaricom’s. The synergy between sports and corporate support continues to drive the growth of professional golf in Kenya, cementing the Magical Kenya Open as a marquee event on the global golfing calendar.
With a combination of thrilling competition, tourism promotion and economic benefits, the 2025 Magical Kenya Open promises to be a landmark event for Kenya and beyond.