Society Insights into Kenya golf historyGolfers at Royal Nairobi Golf Club. The history of Kenyan golf dates back to the colonial era, after all, golf was gifted to us by the early British settlers. After Kenya got her independence, golf and golf courses were seen as colonial relics, and some African leaders went out of their way to ‘eradicate’ these courses. This year, the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) celebrates 90-years of existence, making it the longest running sports union in Kenya. The Royal Nairobi Golf Club celebrated 100-years of existence in 2006 and the Muthaiga Golf Club celebrated its 90th birthday in 2017.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 02, 2018 06:11 UTC