Kenya rolled out a confident, crowd-pleasing squad at Karen Country Club yesterday, naming a 12‑man team that organisers believe could deliver the nation’s strongest showing at the 57th Magical Kenya Open in years. The ceremony crackled with optimism as players, officials and partners gathered on the tournament’s home turf ahead of the DP World Tour showdown.
A Blend of Experience and Rising Talent
The final roster is a deliberate mix: seasoned professionals, elite amateurs and hungry juniors who have sharpened their games on an expanded international calendar. That exposure — from regional circuits to development tours — has injected match readiness and belief into the squad, and officials are openly bullish about Kenya’s chances to make a statement on home soil.
Patrick Obath, Chairman of Kenya Open Golf Limited, captured the mood: “This season, the players have enjoyed far greater competitive exposure. I see no reason why three or four Kenyan players should not make the cut this year.”
Momentum from the Development Pathway
Members of the Professional Golfers of Kenya have been active across the Equator Tour and Sunshine Development Tour, experiences credited with elevating standards and closing the gap with international rivals. That steady build-up has translated into confidence at Karen, where local knowledge and a passionate crowd could tilt the balance in favour of the home contingent.
A Stacked International Field
The Magical Kenya Open will assemble 144 players from more than 30 countries, including five past champions and six top-ranked PGA Tour stars. Kenya, however, brings the largest national contingent with 18 players in total — 12 professionals and 6 amateurs — underscoring the tournament’s growing stature and the depth of local talent ready to test themselves against the world.
Tournament Details and What to Expect
The event runs from 19 to 22 February 2026 at Karen Country Club. Expect four days of high-stakes golf, electric galleries and a stern examination of Kenya’s best on familiar fairways. With defending champion Jacques Kruyswijk and a host of international names in the field, the stage is set for drama — and for Kenyan players to seize a rare home advantage.
Kenya’s Final Squad
Greg Snow; Samuel Chege; David Wakhu; Njoroge Kibugu; Dismas Indiza; Mutahi Kibugu; Daniel Nduva; Edwin Mudanyi (Captain); CJ Wangai; Justus Madoya; Mohit Mediratta; Mike Kisia.
Kenya’s team arrives at Karen not just to compete, but to announce itself. If momentum, home support and recent form count for anything, this could be the year Kenyan golf turns heads at the Magical Kenya Open.
