Kenya has been named Africa’s leading golfing destination after scooping Africa's Best Golf Destination 2020 category ahead of South Africa, Egypt and Morocco. 

This was announced during the 7th Annual World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Similarly, Karen Country Club was also celebrated as Kenya’s best golf course while the Great Rift Valley Country Lodge and Golf Resort won the award of Kenya’s best golf resort.


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Karen Golf Club. PHOTO/COURTESY

The World Golf Awards which was founded in 2014 recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism, courses and golf destinations.

Speaking on the recognition, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) CEO Dr Betty Radier said that the award is proof of the strides Kenya has made in the development of golf sport over the years.

“It is encouraging that Kenya has been able to develop golfing and now the entire world knows us as the best destination in Africa. We have indeed made incredible strides and we can only get better. We aim to be the best in the World now that we have conquered Africa,” Dr Radier said.

She added that KTB will continue supporting golf in the country for more development.

“As Kenya Tourism Board we have had an association with golf for a long time now because we believe in its ability to increase our tourism brand visibility globally and thereby attract tourists into the country. We will continue to be part of the sport to ensure that it achieves greater goals,” she added.

KTB previously sponsored golf events and is the activating agency of the Magical Kenya Open (MKO) golf championships which is part of the elite European Tour.

Kenya Open is held annually and preceded by local Safari Golf Tour which allows professional players and amateurs a chance to prepare for their participation at the Magical Kenya Open.

These events have played a significant role in profiling Kenya as a golfing destination, with Magical Kenya Open attracting top international golfers from countries across the world.

Kenya also plays host to the only PGA course in the region, Vipingo Ridge, which has been the host of the annual Magical Kenya Ladies Open for the past two years.


Vipingo Ridge. PHOTO/COURTESY

In the awards, Australia bagged the World's Best Golf Destination award, with the World's Best Golf Course going to Georgia’s Augusta National Golf Club.

South Africa’s Pinnacle Point Golf Course scooped Africa's Best Golf Course.

For a full list of winners, see link: https://worldgolfawards.com/winners/2020