The Kenya Golf Union has named a 10-member Kenyan team that’s set to feature at this year’s Victoria Cup scheduled 20th-22nd March at Mt.Kipipiri Golf and Resort,in Nyandarua County.
Team Kenya will be captained by Kenya Railway’s John Lejirma – and comprises of Daniel Kiragu from Muthaiga Golf Club, Tsevi Soni from Sigona Golf Club , Elvis Muigua from Kiambu Golf Club, Josphat Rono from Golf Park Golf Club, Elly Barno from Nandi Bears Golf Club, Raphael Leming’ani from Golf Park Golf Club, Kevin Anyien from Golf Park Golf Club, Krish Shah from Vet Lab Sports Club and Ebill Omollo from Vet Lab Sports Club.
“We are excited to announce a team made up of elite amateur players as well as top juniors from across the country. The team has been training under the leadership of our national team coach,” said Mr. Chris Kinuthia, Vice Chairman and Tournament Director of the Kenya Golf Union. He added’’This team, which is set to defend Kenya’s title, is a dynamic group of golfers who have been undergoing intense training over the past month to ensure they are ready to compete at the highest level’’.
The Victoria Cup was first played in 2016, marking the beginning of what has now become a key annual golfing event between the East Africa nations of Kenya and Uganda.
Named after Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa which borders both Kenya and Uganda, the Victoria Cup has grown into one of the most anticipated golfing event in the region.
Mt. Kipipiri Golf and Resort in Nyandarua County is the newest golf club in Kenya, designed and built to international standards to host major golf events.
The resort boasts a championship-level course, rated at par 72, and offers a challenging yet beautiful setting for golfers of all skill levels.
The course is set amidst breathtaking scenery and has been meticulously designed to provide both an exciting and fair test for players.
