Magical Kenya Open: Kibugu leads Kenya's assault as 2026 MKO tees off
144 golfers from over 30 countries will battle for Sh62 million ‘jackpot’...
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The 57th Magical Kenya Open (MKO) teed off at Karen Golf and Country Club in Nairobi, with Njoroge Kibugu leading Kenya's 18-player squad in pursuit of the Sh62 million top prize and a share of the total Sh348 million (USD2.7 million) purse.
- A total of 144 players from over 30 countries are competing in the tournament.
- Kenya's squad includes 12 professionals and 6 amateurs, with brothers Samuel Njoroge and C. J Wangai also competing.
- The field is described as the strongest ever, featuring defending champion Jacques Kruyswijk from South Africa and five former champions.
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Magical Kenya Open Tees Off; KGU Names Squad for 2026 Victoria Cup - February 2026
The 57th Magical Kenya Open (MKO) has teed off at Karen Golf and Country Club in Nairobi, with Njoroge Kibugu leading Kenya's 18-player squad. Players are competing for a Sh62 million top prize out of a total Sh348 million purse. The tournament, presented by Absa, kicked off with a Pro-Am event that allowed hundreds of Kenyan amateur golfers to play alongside professionals. In other golf news, the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) has announced a strong ten-man amateur team to represent the country at the 2026 Victoria Cup. The tournament is scheduled for March 3-8 at Entebbe Golf Club in Uganda, where the team, led by John Lejirma, aims to reclaim the title.
