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TOP EAST AFRICAN COURSES
Karen Country Club, Nairobi, Kenya
Course information
Founded in 1937
Altitude: 1830 metres
18-hole course, par 72 for men and par 73 for ladies
Tee distance: championship- 6,924 yards
6662 yards for men and 5707 yards for ladies
Situated at one of Kenya's suburb 16 kilometers from Nairobi, lies arguably the most beautiful golf course in Kenya, The Karen Country Club. The course is surrounded
by grevillea robusta trees planted in lines along the fairways, with many water features and a beautiful dam. It is a beautiful course for both players and avid walkers of the club.
It was founded in 1937 at 9 holes but is now an 18 hole golf course. Karen Golf club plays host to the prestigious Kenya Open.
The rough of this course will average six to eight inches deep and the second cut averages three to four inches In 1968, Karen Country Club held its first open championship and a second one in 1969.
Course information
Founded in 1937
Altitude: 1830 metres
18-hole course, par 72 for men and par 73 for ladies
Tee distance: championship- 6,924 yards
6662 yards for men and 5707 yards for ladies
Situated at one of Kenya's suburb 16 kilometers from Nairobi, lies arguably the most beautiful golf course in Kenya, The Karen Country Club. The course is surrounded
by grevillea robusta trees planted in lines along the fairways, with many water features and a beautiful dam. It is a beautiful course for both players and avid walkers of the club.
It was founded in 1937 at 9 holes but is now an 18 hole golf course. Karen Golf club plays host to the prestigious Kenya Open.
The rough of this course will average six to eight inches deep and the second cut averages three to four inches In 1968, Karen Country Club held its first open championship and a second one in 1969.
Great Rift Valley Lodge Golf Course
18-hole championship course
At 7,000 feet on the Eburru Range is both challenging and exciting. Sitting on the Mau Escarpment in the Great Rift Valley, the course commands stunning vistas of Lake Naivasha, Mount Longonot, the Kinangop Range and Aberdare Mountains. The golf resort is famous for one the longest holes in Kenya - the par 5 - 17th ‘signature’ at 598 metres (654 yards)!
18-hole championship course
At 7,000 feet on the Eburru Range is both challenging and exciting. Sitting on the Mau Escarpment in the Great Rift Valley, the course commands stunning vistas of Lake Naivasha, Mount Longonot, the Kinangop Range and Aberdare Mountains. The golf resort is famous for one the longest holes in Kenya - the par 5 - 17th ‘signature’ at 598 metres (654 yards)!
Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, Nairobi, Kenya
Course information
Opened in 1992
Altitude: 1830 metres
18-hole course, par 72
Tee distance: championship- 7290 yards; 6734 yards for men and 5695 yards for ladies Designer:- Tom Macauley
The superbly built 200 acre hotel an Golf club is definitely one of its kind in East Africa. Situated 17 kilometers from Nairobi, a visit to the Windsor Golf Country Club is a must for not only golfers, but anyone seeking luxury and serenity in a country side sort of setting yet a few kilometers from the vibrant Nairobi city.
Golfing at Windsor Golf Club gives one a sense of golfing in the middle of a forest because of its bushy surrounding and the many water feature that make this course one of its kind.
The club’s course has an international standard with beautifully landscaped sand bunkers. The distance from the ladies’ and men’s tees is 5,695 and 6734 yards respectively
Vipingo Ridge Golf Course, Vipingo, Kilifi, Kenya
Course information
Par 72, 18 hole championship course. Driving range spanning 300m. Practice bunkers and greens.
A par 72, 18-hole championship course set high on the ridge with dramatic coastal views, this is truly one of the finest courses in the region and the perfect yet challenging setting for players of all ages and abilities. Taking advantage of an Indian Ocean breeze, play is cooler up here than similar golfing destinations and with a spectacular backdrop, numerous water features and a relaxed attitude, you can experience golf at its best. It is the only PGA course in Africa.
Course information
Par 72, 18 hole championship course. Driving range spanning 300m. Practice bunkers and greens.
A par 72, 18-hole championship course set high on the ridge with dramatic coastal views, this is truly one of the finest courses in the region and the perfect yet challenging setting for players of all ages and abilities. Taking advantage of an Indian Ocean breeze, play is cooler up here than similar golfing destinations and with a spectacular backdrop, numerous water features and a relaxed attitude, you can experience golf at its best. It is the only PGA course in Africa.
