THE LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR
at Vipingo Ridge
The inaugural Magical Kenya Ladies Open took place on the PGA Baobab Course from 5th to 8th of December 2019.
Not only did this event mark the very first time professional lady golfers played competitively in the region but it was also the final event of the 2019 season. The 72-hole stroke play competition proved a significant milestone in the history of the sport in Kenya and worked to motivate the next generation of female players throughout the country.
The next Magical Kenya Ladies Open tournament is set to be October 2020.
QUICK FACTS
Magical Kenya Ladies Open 5-8 December
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The Pro-Am took place on 4 December
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Player field of 108 professionals
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€300,000 prize fund
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Final tournament of 2019 season
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72 hole stroke play
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4 days of live TV coverage
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Over 270 million viewers worldwide
RESULTS
Esther Henseleit of Germany won the 2019 Magical Kenya Ladies Open, Rookie of the Year and the Order of Merit as a result. Aditi Ashok from India took second place, Sweden's Julia Engström third and USA's Cheyenne Woods fourth.
A warm welcome
“We are pleased to host the Magical Kenya Ladies Open for the first time. lt is 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.” - Dr. Amina C. Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Sports, Culture & Heritage
A warm welcome
“We are pleased to host the Magical Kenya Ladies Open for the first time. lt is 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.” - Dr. Amina C. Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Sports, Culture & Heritage
The Tour
The Ladies European Tour is a global tour with world-class players who inspire fans and the next generation of golfers. At each event, it’s not just about the swing – it’s about a day that goes with a swing. A big day out with fun entertainment and a festival atmosphere set in a beautiful scenery. We can't wait to host the Tour here at Vipingo Ridge. To keep up-to-date with the professionals scheduled to attend, please visit the Ladies European Tour dedicated page here.
The Tour
The Ladies European Tour is a global tour with world-class players who inspire fans and the next generation of golfers. At each event, it’s not just about the swing – it’s about a day that goes with a swing. A big day out with fun entertainment and a festival atmosphere set in a beautiful scenery.We can't wait to host the Tour here at Vipingo Ridge. To keep up-to-date with the professionals scheduled to attend, please visit the Ladies European Tour dedicated page here.
Find out more
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