S
Originally published by Standard Sports
📰 Read Full Article
sports
February 19, 2026
7h ago

Lemke, Jarvis on one stroke lead as Njoroge shoulders Kenya's hope

Lemke, Jarvis on one stroke lead as Njoroge shoulders Kenya's hope

Niklas Lemke of Sweden and Casey Jarvis of South Africa fired eight under par 62 to both take a stroke lead on Day 1 of the ongoing 2026 MKO golf tournament..

✨ Key Highlights

Niklas Lemke of Sweden and Casey Jarvis of South Africa lead the 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) after Day 1, both scoring eight under par 62 at the Karen Country Club. Kenyan hope is shouldered by Njoroge Kibugu, who is the best-placed local player.

  • Lemke, 41, achieved an Eagle and six birdies, while Jarvis, 22, remarkably scored ten birdies.
  • David Law of Scotland is close behind, tied for third with Kiradech Aphibarnrat of Thailand, both at seven under par 63.
  • Njoroge Kibugu, Kenyan golf poster-boy, is the leading Kenyan at four under par 66, placing him in 13th position.
  • Defending champion Jacques Kruyswijk started slowly, finishing Day 1 in 34th place with three under par 67.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Standard Sports

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

Advertisement