Category: Golf Clubs in Kenya

One of the first courses to draw overseas golfers to Kenya, Sigona remains one of the highflyers of African golf–and continues to draw unexpected visitors to its fairways.

• 18 holes, par72
• Altitude: 1,980meters
• Tee distance (men’s): 6,890yards
• Tee distance (ladies’): 5,631yards
• Professional and Championship tournaments
• Course rating (SSS): Men-72, Ladies-71
• Opened: 1938
• Designer: Tom Simpson

Originally constructed as one man’s fancy in 1938, it has brought delight to thousands of avid golfers over the past 70 years. The course was the farsighted dream of Mr. Jack Berkley-Matthews, head of the Kikuyu Estates agricultural company, who excised part of his firm’srollingwattletreeplantationstobuildapersonalnine-holecourse.

Itbecamean18-holechampionshipcourse, with the s horteningofsomeofitslengthypar5sandtheaddition of several challenging bunkers, the fairways and flawless greens are watered by a computerized irrigation system and the regular rainfall that falls on this high shoulder of the Great Rift Valley. There are unexpected surprises here as golfers are disturbed by a variety of antelopes and birdlife.

Club house facilities include:

• Club and shoe rental 300-yard driving Rang
• Professional putting. Greens
• Pro-shop with high-tech training Facilities
• Changing rooms with showers
• Restaurant, bar and terraces.

Combining tradition with the most challenging golf course in the region, Muthaiga Golf Club is a must play for any visiting golfer.

• 18 holes, Par71
• Altitude: 1,710mts
• Tee distance (championship): 7,169yards
• Tee distance (men’s): 6,801yards
• Tee distance (ladies’): 5,783yards
• Course rating (SSS): 72, 71, and 73
• Opened (original course):1913
• Opened (new course):2004
• Designer: Peter Matkovich

It is called The ‘Home of Golf ’and is the ultimate embodiment of Kenya’s unique marriage of ancient golf tradition and a modern 18-hole championship golf course. The force behind this renaissance is an extensive course reconstruction by the celebrated South African golf architect, Peter Markovich.

The Kenya Open, which is part of the European PGA Challenge Tour, has been hosted at Muthaiga Golf Club every year. Winding through the lush woodlands of Karura Forest, it offers a great ambiance, with its tree-lined fairways interspersed with numerous lakes and ponds. The water features are a breeding ground for magnificent Egyptian Geese, while monkeys frolic on the 522-yard doglegged 4th hole and the par-35th.

Club house facilities include:

• Clubs for hire
• 265-yard driving range
• Putting green, practice bunker and chipping green
• Fully equipped pro-shop
• Changing rooms with shower

Worthy of its place among Kenya’s most famous tea fields.

• 18 holes, par71
• Altitude: 2,135
• Tee distance (men’s): 6,739yards
• Tee distance (ladies): 5,582yards

Applicable for professionals and championship tournaments

• Course ratings (SSS):71
• Opened: February1952
• Designers: Mr. J.A. Kinnell &Major W.D. Bacon

SetamidtheradiantgreenteahillsthatgaverisetoKenya’smainexportindustryatthe start of the 20th century, Limuru Country Club provides a serene and uniquely charming countryretreatlessthan30kilometersfromthebustleofdowntownNairobi.Nestledin the foothills of the Uplands Escarpment, as it begins its ascent towards the Aberdare Mountains, the course is spread out over 200 acres of broad, sweeping fairways interwoven with magnificent indigenous trees and alive with the calls and iridescent colors of thousands of beautiful birds. Golfers are invariably awed by the signaturepar-5 3rd hole which enjoys stunning views over the luminous tea plantations. Up here at over 2100 meters, the highland air is crisp and energizing.

Club house facilities include:

• 300m driving range with target greens
• Putting green and practice bunkers
• Pro-shop with branded clubs for hire
• Changing rooms with showers
• Restaurant, bar and terrace
• Swimming pool, squash& tennis courts

With its lush fairways threading through natural woodlands, this stunning course occupies a special place in the heart of historic Kenya on the site of Karen Blixen’s famous coffee estate.

• 18holes, par72
• Course ratings (SSS): men-72, ladies-72
• Altitude: 1,830
• Tee distance (championship): 6,924yards
• Tee distance (ladies): 5,707yards
• opened: 1993
• Designer: Jean Remy Martin

Karen Golf and Country Club smiles at the wit, but responds with one of the best –and most beautiful–walks anywhere in Africa, among lush indigenous forests, and pool sand wetlands bursting with birdlife, butterflies, sprays of flowers, and luminescent bougainvillea. As well as the area’s rich history (Karen Blixen’s home lies just beyond the second green) golfers will marvel at the little cameos of wildlife. Being near the equator above 1800 meters, the sunshine sparkles and your ball flies further through the cool highland air. There are no big hills to climb, but ample twists and turns and thoughtfully placed hazards to give big hitters a reality check.

Club house facilities include:

• Club and trolley rental
• 250-yard driving range
• Practice, chipping and bunker zone
• Restaurants and lounge
• Fully equipped pro-shop
• Changing rooms with showers