Nine local golfers featuring in this year’s edition of the Magical Kenya Open (MKO) will benefit from a Ksh2.7 million sponsorship package courtesy of Absa Bank Kenya.
The Bank has announced it will sponsor all eight Kenyan Pro golfers; Mike Kisia, Simon Ngige, Daniel Nduva, Justus Madoya, Dismas Indiza, Mutahi Kibugu, Samuel Njoroge and Greg Snow. The sponsorship is also being extended to amateur sensation, Njoroge Kibugu, who given his stellar performance last year setting the stage for a highly anticipated tournament
Speaking during the sponsorship announcement, Absa Bank Kenya Interim Managing Director Yusuf Omari said the sponsorship will go a long way in facilitating the golfers to effectively participate in the tournament and inspire a good performance by the team.
“We expect this year’s tournament to be competitive and as a brand, we are standing alongside our local Pros who have done well in the past by making it to the final entry list. We understand that these players have huge ambitions coming into the tournament, and as a bank that believes in bringing possibilities to life, our investment goes to them to ensure they have everything they need to effectively compete against world-class golfers,” said Omari.
According to Director Omari, the inspiration behind the sponsorship is the fact that the tournament resonates with the bank’s brand spirit of Africanacity, which is the distinct ability and determination to always find ingenious ways to get things done despite the challenges people face.
As part of the sponsorship, each of the eight Pros will receive cash support of Ksh300,000 to assist in meeting tournament costs such as registration and caddie fees.
Players who qualify for the top 20 cut will receive Ksh500,000 each, while those who make it for the final top 10 will get Ksh1 million.
Additionally, Absa will supply the players with branded kits and golf balls for the entire duration of the tournament.