The second edition of the Karen Ladies Open is set to take place on April 29 at the par-72 Karen Country Club, with preparations for the tournament in top gear.
The event which is part of the Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Golfer of the Year competitions, is organized by Karen Country Club and is aimed at promoting women’s golf in the country.
The inaugural tournament was held in April 2022 and it attracted top amateur lady golfers from across the country including defending champion Naomi Wafula.
An estimated 200 lady golfers are expected to participate in this year's edition.
Some of the top names drawn for this year’s tournament include Louisa Gitau (Past Lady Captain at Karen), Joyce Wanjiru, Diana Mbuba, Belinda Wanjiru, Mercy Nyanchama, Margaret Njoki, Nancy Wairimu, Ashley Awuor, Margareta Gram among others.
They will be aiming to gain points towards the Golfer of the Year Award.
Karen Country Club Lady Captain Doreen Murithi said: "The Karen Ladies Open promises to be an exciting tournament. The course is in excellent condition and we are confident that it will provide a challenging yet enjoyable experience for all the participants."
"The quality field expected will guarantee an exciting display of golfing talent that will be a thrill to watch. We are grateful to our sponsors, including EABL through Johnnie Walker, for their continued support of golf in Kenya and we look forward to a successful tournament," she added.
The Johnnie Walker brand marketing manager Josephine Katambo said that the tournament is a great step towards promoting women’s golf.
"As a brand, Johnnie Walker is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in sports. We recognize the importance of supporting women's golf in Kenya and creating opportunities for female golfers to showcase their talent," Katambo said.
"We believe that through our partnership, we can help promote golf as a sport for all and inspire more women to take up golf," she added.
