Friday twenty eighth February, 2025 03:00 AM|
To mark the centenary celebrations of the Tannahill Shield Golf Tournament, organisers have invited Royal Golf Club’s from the world over to grace the occasion.
These consists of Royal Harare Golf Club, Kampala Golf Club and amongst others.
Organisers Royal Nairobi Golf Club (RNGC) introduced grand plans to mark the a centesimal version of the celebrated Golf Tournament, set to happen over the Easter weekend, from April 18 to twenty.
Royal Nairobi Golf Club Captain Willy Mastamet remarked that as one of many oldest and most esteemed beginner golf tournaments in Sub-Saharan Africa, this yr’s occasion holds particular significance, marking the centenary of a contest that has introduced collectively beginner golfers since its inception in 1924.
Mastamet expressed pleasure concerning the centennial match, including: “It is a great honor for us to host the 100th edition of the Tannahill Shield. This tournament has a rich history, and this year’s centenary event will be a celebration of tradition, sportsmanship, and the continued growth of golf in Kenya.”
First held in 1924, the Tannahill match was the brainchild of Major Arthur Tannahill and began as an annual occasion when the final committee of the then Nairobi Golf Club invited groups representing Mombasa, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nakuru and Muthaiga to take part within the match over the Easter Weekend.
Over the years, the occasion has grown into one of the anticipated fixtures on the Kenyan {golfing} calendar, with the distinctive format of three-way aggressive foursome’s match play—the one match of its form on the planet.
“Unlike other golf events, the Tannahill Shield is played by teams, instead of individuals, of amateur golfers from various clubs who are keen to showcase their golfing skills and team spirit whilst enjoying the company of other competing golfers,” provides Mastamet.
“We have been involved with all collaborating groups, and they’re all excited and coaching onerous in order that they’ll win this coveted trophy,’’ Royal Nairobi Golf Club is the present reigning Champion have received Tannahill 2024. added the captain.
The collaborating golf equipment this yr are Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Mombasa Golf Club, Muthaiga Golf Club, Western Kenya, Limuru Country Club, Vet Lab Sports Club, Kenya Railways Golf Club, Sigona Golf Club and Windsor Golf & Country Club.
The centenary version will even see the return of the Tannahill Seniors Trophy for the third yr in a row, to be performed earlier on within the week. Open to golfers over the age of 55, the senior competitors continues to develop, offering a platform for seasoned golfers to showcase their expertise. Muthaiga Golf Club received the earlier two editions
In addition, the Junior Easter Tournament will as soon as once more be a part of the occasion, going down on Easter Monday. Young golfers from numerous golf equipment in Kenya will compete, reflecting the match’s ongoing dedication to nurturing the following technology of {golfing} expertise.
This yr’s eventbid sponsored by Jamii telecom, East African Breweries Ltd (EABL)/Kenya Breweries Ltd (KBL), Jibu Water, Nestlé. Isuzu East Africa Limited KenGen PLC, Kenya Pipeline Company, Sanlam General Insurance. Sanlam Investments East Africam, Sanlam Life Kenya. Crown Paints, Kenya Airports Authority, CFAO. IPSEA and Optiven Limited.
With a wealthy legacy spanning 100 years, the Tannahill Shield stays a beacon of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and {golfing} excellence. This yr’s centenary match guarantees to be a spectacular celebration, uniting golf lovers, sponsors, and supporters in a historic showcase of expertise and custom.
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