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Kenya Airways to sponsor JGF players to Nick Faldo Tour Final

The tournament will be held at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates between November 21 and 23.

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by Kabir Dhanji

Sports07 November 2023 - 12:00
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In Summary


  • • "This partnership will open new opportunities for our young golfers, and we believe it will play a pivotal role in the growth and development of golf in Kenya," said Gachora.
  • •Daniel Kiragu, Krish Shah, Bianca Ngecu and Ashley Awuor all got tickets to the Grand Final after emerging as the winners of the Faldo Series Kenya Championship at Karen Country Club on June 5.
Daniel Kiragu in action at Limuru Country Club

Kenya Airways have partnered with the Junior Golf Foundation to sponsor air tickets for the team to the Nick Faldo Junior Tour Final.

The tournament will be held at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates between November 21 and 23.

"We are excited to be part of nurturing the next generation of young golfers and give them more opportunities to pursue their dreams of playing golf at the highest level," said KQ's Julius Thairu.

"We remain committed to a long-term collaboration that will elevate the sport and its development in Kenya."

Daniel Kiragu, Krish Shah, Bianca Ngecu and Ashley Awuor all got tickets to the Grand Final after emerging as the winners of the Faldo Series Kenya Championship at Karen Country Club on June 5.

21-year-old Kiragu was the overall winner with Shah, 16, winning the boys' 16 and under category. 

 14-year-old Ngecu amassed scores of 80, 84, and 88 for 252 to win the girls 16 and under.

21-year-old Awuor won the girls' 21 years and under category with a total of 244.

Regina Gachora — the JGF President stated the partnership contributes to the growth of golf in Kenya.

"We are excited to welcome Kenya Airways as our sponsor. This partnership will open new opportunities for our young golfers, and we believe it will play a pivotal role in the growth and development of golf in Kenya," said Gachora.

"The JGF is renowned for its exceptional work in providing young golf enthusiasts with opportunities to develop their skills, participate in tournaments, and learn valuable life lessons through the sport."

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