Nigerian professional golfer Andrew Odoh lines his putt during a past Safari Tour tournament at Thika Green Golf Resort in Kiambu, January 2020. [Mose Sammy, Standard]Battle royale for a share of the final slots to 2021 Magical Kenya Open got underway yesterday at the par 72 Karen Country Club course, the venue of the ninth and final Safari Tour series. Nigerian Andrew Odoh shot five-under 66 after the first round to claim the overnight leader board top spot a stroke ahead of Zimbabwean Robson Chinhoi at four-under par-67. Odoh will be going for an outright win at Karen to enhance his chances of being declared the season champion. The top 12-placed players after the Karen event will earn their places in the Magical Kenya Open as well as the new event, the Kenya Savannah Classic.

Source: Standard Digital February 22, 2021 10:30 UTC