Vipingo Ridge Baobab course will play host to the second edition of Magical Kenya Ladies Open November 12-15, 2020.
Announcing the dates, U.COM Event GmbH, in partnership with the Ladies European Tour, lauded the first event, saying it was a huge event being the only professional women’s golf tournament in East Africa, offering players the opportunity to visit Kenya on the Ladies European Tour.
The challenging par-72 Baobab Course, is the only PGA accredited golf course on the African continent.
German’s Esther Henseleit was the maiden winner in a seesaw leaderboard last December, toppling 3-day front-runner Julia Engström in the final round.
Speaking at last year’s prize-giving ceremony, Kenya’s First Lady, Margaret Kenyatta, highlighted the great potential Vipingo Ridge has to host more global tournaments.
She hoped Magical Kenya Ladies Open would motivate young girls to take up the game of golf and sports in general.
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The event was broadcasted live across the globe to millions of viewers, 2019’s event showcased Kenya as a unique golfing and holiday destination and elevated the country as a viable player on the world’s sporting stage.
The unique tournament on the shores of the Indian Ocean was lauded by many as an incredible success for players, partners and spectators alike.
In 2020, it is hoped that this legacy will continue and Kenyans across the nation, both men and women, will embrace the game.
Ahead of the inaugural tournament, Sports, Culture and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed addressed the professionals in a statement that mirrored the First Lady’s sentiments.
“It’s our hope and expectation that your participation will inspire other women to take up the sport and awaken their potential to play professionally. We warmly welcome all the players to Kenya and wish everyone a rewarding experience in our magical country.”
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