King of the Course kicks off golf season
After a brief festival holiday break, the King of the Course returns to kick the 2026 golfing calendar with an estimated 160 players expected at the par-72 Machakos Golf Club on Saturday...
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The King of the Course golf tournament returns to kick off the 2026 golfing calendar at the par-72 Machakos Golf Club this Saturday, with approximately 160 players expected to participate.
- The 18-hole tournament is known as 'The Christmas After Christmas' and serves as the season's opening event.
- Machakos golfer Julius Kioko, the overall winner of the 2025 series, will represent Kenya at the Lekoa Classic in South Africa from March 20-21.
- After the Machakos event, the circuit will visit Thika Greens Golf Resort (February 6), Ruiru Sports Club (February 7), Nanyuki Sports Club (March 7), and Nandi Bears Club (May 30), culminating in the grand finale at Nyali Golf and Country Club, Mombasa in October 2026.
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Kenyan Sports Events Begin 2026 with Golf Tournament and Use as Political Platforms - January 2026
The 2026 sporting year in Kenya is kicking off with the King of the Course golf tournament at the par-72 Machakos Golf Club, with around 160 players expected to participate. The year is anticipated to be a landmark one for local sports events in the country. At the same time, sports and music events are increasingly being used as significant political platforms ahead of the 2027 elections. Leaders are utilizing these tournaments to engage with youth and consolidate support. These events are highlighted as tools for both youth empowerment and political mobilization.
