The 2025 Magical Kenya Open is set to take place at the Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi, Kenya, from February 20-23. This tournament is part of the DP World Tour’s International Swing and offers a purse of $2.5 million, with the winner receiving $425,000.
Course Overview
- Course: Muthaiga Golf Club, Nairobi
- Par: 71
- Yardage: 7,228 yards
- Format: 72-hole stroke play with a 36-hole cut
Muthaiga is known for its tight fairways and large trees, making accuracy off the tee and precision with irons crucial for success. The course has a scoring average of 70.074, making it one of the tougher tracks on the Tour.
Defending Champion
- Darius van Driel (NED) won the title in 2024 with a score of -14, edging out England’s Joe Dean and Spain’s Nacho Elvira. Van Driel will be looking to defend his title and continue his impressive form this season.
Notable Players
- Jorge Campillo (ESP) and Sebastian Soderberg (SWE) are among the favorites, both priced at 22/1.
- Haotong Li (CHN), fresh off a victory at the Qatar Masters, is another player to watch.
- Eugenio Chacarra (ESP), a former LIV Golf player, has been invited to the tournament and will be aiming for a strong performance.
Key Storylines
- Home Advantage: Several local players, including Álvaro Ortiz and Santiago de la Fuente, will be competing in their home country, adding a patriotic element to the tournament.
- Rising Stars: Young talents like Blades Brown are making their mark on the Tour and will be looking to make a strong impression.
- Consistency: Players like Aaron Rai, who has had success at Muthaiga in the past, will be aiming to continue their consistent performances.
Broadcast Information
- US Viewers: Coverage will be available on the Golf Channel, with broadcasts starting at 5:00 AM EST on Thursday and Friday, and 4:30 AM EST on Saturday and Sunday.
- UK Viewers: Sky Sports Golf will provide coverage, starting at 10:00 AM GMT on Thursday and Friday, and 9:30 AM GMT on Saturday and Sunday.
Prize Money and Points
- The tournament offers 3,500 Race to Dubai points and 1,000 Ryder Cup points to the winner.
- The winner also gains entry into the Genesis Scottish Open.
