Pro-Am event sets pace for Magical Kenya Open with thrilling action
In the morning tee-offs, Kimoi Moi showcased his precision to claim victory in the nearest to the pin challenge in the men’s category
The 2025 Magical Kenya Open Pro-Am at the par-71 Muthaiga Golf Club delivered good quality golf amongst pros and amateurs with 192 taking part in two different sessions Wednesday.
In the morning session, Ivan Cantero from Spain alongside amateurs Tom Gitogo, John Mwendwa, and Ken Monari, posted a brilliant -37 score to claim first place on the leaderboard.
Coming in at second place was the team led by Frenchman Adrein Saddier, and amateurs Michael Muchemi, Evans Nyaga, and Tobby See, who finished at -36.
Finishing off the top three standing was the team of South African pro Casey Jarvis, Julius Mungai, Kimoi Moi, and Javier Menchen, who secured a -35 finish.
Afternoon session witnessed lower scores, with the winning team of Connor Syme from Scotland, Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge, James Kamau, and Yusuf Omari delivering a sensational -40 finish, the lowest score of the day.
The second-place team, featuring Chinese Ashun Wu (the 2022 Magical Kenya Open winner) alongside Adan Mohamed, Louis Otieno, and Peter Mwaura, posted a -31 score, while Italian Andrea Pavan, Kenya Breweries Managing Director Mark Ocitti, Brian Rwabogo, and Robert Ondhowe finished in third place with a -30 score.
In the morning tee-offs, Kimoi Moi showcased his precision to claim victory in the nearest to the pin challenge in the men’s category, while junior golfer Bianca Ngecu took top honors among the ladies. The longest drive challenge was a true test of power, with Biqun Su emerging as the men’s champion and Kanana Muthomi dominating the ladies’ category.
The afternoon session saw equally impressive feats; with elite amateur Kellie Gachaga demonstrating her all-around ability by winning both the nearest to the pin and longest drive challenges in the ladies’ categories. In the men’s category, East African Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega showcased his precision by winning the nearest to the pin challenge, while Erick Nyongesa unleashed his power to take home the longest drive challenge title.
