May 4, 2024

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McIlroy edges bitter rival Reed in Dubai battle

Rory McIlroy prevailed in a nail-biting finish over Patrick Reed, the man he “prefers not to acknowledge” after a spat between the two, in the rain-delayed Dubai Desert Classic on Monday. It was the first time McIlroy has won the first start of his new season and is his 15th DP World Tour victory in […]

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In-form Karanga misses Kenya Open slot as KGU releases amateurs entry list

Kiambu golfer Mike Karanga is the talk of the town after his exploits over the weekend saw him shoot 10 under par 62 in the final round of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship, KAGC, to shatter the Sigona Golf Club course record.  His weekend exploits coupled with three victories in five starts in last year’s […]

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Rahm expects more PGA Tour players to exit for LIV Golf

World fifth-ranked Jon Rahm expects more PGA Tour players to exit for Saudi-backed LIV Golf in 2023 and anticipates a tense champions dinner at the Masters. Rahm, the 2021 US Open champion, predicted more golfers will leave the PGA despite boosted prize money at selected events for the higher prize money offered by LIV Golf. […]

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Kenya given greenlight to host Ladies European Tour 2023 season opener

Kenya will host the opening round of the 2023 Ladies European Tour after the organizers allowed Vipingo Ridge to stage the event for the third time. Preparations for the event are now underway ahead of the tournament which will be held from 2nd to 5th February 2023 on the 18-hole Baobab Course, the continent’s sole […]

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Golf gets makeover with short format teams-based event

A new short-format golf event modelled on cricket’s Indian Premier League will debut in Australia next year with 10 city-based teams, including the Bangkok Blades, Dubai Kings and New York Tigers. The Ultra Golf Championship, designed to turbocharge the sport, is played over nine holes with four-player teams that include a marquee captain.  No names […]

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Woods aims to play majors in 2023 despite ailing leg

Tiger Woods, still hindered by the leg injuries he suffered in a 2021 car wreck, says he is hoping to play the major championships in 2023 despite setbacks this year. “My goal is to play the major championships and one or two more,” Woods told a press conference before the Hero World Challenge at the […]

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Nduva savours maiden Safari Tour win after upstaging Snow at Vipingo

Daniel Nduva claimed his first victory on Safari Tour after outlasting Greg Snow in a grueling three-hole playoff at the Vipingo Ridge. The contest was extended to playoff after Nduva carded three under 69 while Snow shot two under 70 for the pair to tie on two over par 290. Nduva won the playoff 1-up […]

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Three-way tie at the top as Safari Tour set for exciting finish

The Safari Tour Vipingo leg is set for an exciting finish as three players- Mutahi Kibugu, Greg Snow and Ugandan Ronald Rugumayo- are tied at the top on four over par after today’s high-scoring penultimate round. The Vipingo course proved too tough for the pros as only one player-Rugumayo- shot under par as 36-hole co-leaders […]

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Safari Tour: Nduva goes joint-top as Snow stays put at Vipingo

Daniel Nduva carded a brilliant two under 70 to join Greg Snow atop the leaderboard as the Safari Tour entered the second day at Vipingo Ridge. The Nyali player had a dream start opening with a birdie enroute to a respectable two under 34 on the front nine before settling for 36 on the back […]

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Greg Snow takes an early lead as Safari Tour moves to Vipingo Ridge

Muthaiga Golf Club player Greg Snow raced to an early lead on the opening day of the Safari Tour at the par 72 Vipingo Ridge taking a one-shot lead after shooting level par. Snow who missed the Tour opener in Limuru shot an identical 36 on the front and back nine for a narrow lead […]

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