Five Most Spectacular Golf Courses in Kenya
Kenya is well known for her incredible safari experience, diverse and spectacular scenery and multi-cultural flair. Kenya has been named the best Golf destination in Africa by the World Golf Awards. The awards are a global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in golf tourism, courses and golf destinations. Kenya has 41 golf courses and 8,000 registered golf players. Golfing began in Kenya during the colonial days when it was the game for the wealthy white settlers. However, it has grown into an all-inclusive sport for everyone who can afford it. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro golfer, Kenya is a great place to tee off. With its unique layouts and stunning views, these courses beneath will provide you with an unforgettable experience.
1.Muthaiga Golf Club
Muthaiga golf club is located in Nairobi near the woodlands of Karura Forest. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf courses in Kenya. With its rolling hills and lush greenery, Muthaiga offers a stunningly beautiful landscape coupled with a challenging golf course. The course offers 18 holes of golf and is open to members as well as visitors. You can sign up for golf practice any day from 7 am to 6 pm. Apart from the golf course, it hosts amenities such as a sports bar, gym and wellness spa. The golf rangers who work here are highly trained and accredited in travel and tour guiding management course that is offered at Finstock Evarsity College.
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2.Nyali Golf & Country Club
This golf course is located in Mombasa and has 18 holes of golf. The course is set on rolling hills, offering spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and surrounding countryside. The course features tight fairways, fast greens and plenty of bunkers. The signature hole is the par-3 15th, which requires an accurate drive and a long iron shot to reach the green. With its unique layout and stunning views, Nyali Golf & Country Club is a must-play for any golfer.
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3.Vipingo Ridge Golf Club
This is an 18-hole championship course located on the Kenyan coast. The course is very challenging and features a number of natural obstacles, making it a great place for experienced golfers. It also provides championship standards clubhouse and golf course. You can come with your family to the club because it also hosts a swimming pool, children’s play area, bar and a restaurant. The golf club offers a variety of wildlife safaris across the course. Visitors and golfers are accommodated in the five-star resort that serves mouthwatering cuisines and delicacies to its visitors. Chefs and stewards are highly trained and accredited in Finstock Evarsity College for the hospitality management course.
4.Karen Country Club
Karen Country Club is one of the oldest golf courses in Kenya and is home to some of the country’s most prestigious tournaments. Located in the lush, green hills of Nairobi, the course offers an exciting challenge to golfers of all skill levels. The 18-hole, par 71 course features a range of obstacles, including bunkers, water hazards, and undulating fairways. The signature hole is the par-3 13th, which requires a precise tee shot over a pond to a well-protected green. Golfers of all levels will enjoy the variety of challenging holes and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Karen country club employs qualified personnel from all over the country. To work here, you require to be qualified and accredited in hospitality related courses which are offered at Finstock Evarsity College. These courses are:
- Tourism Management Course.
- Travel and Tour Guiding Management Course.
- Nutrition and Dietetics Course.
- Hospitality Management Course.