The 57th edition<\/strong> of the MKO, an official DP World Tour event, ran from February 19 to 22, 2026 at Karen Country Club, featuring 144 golfers<\/strong> from more than 25 countries<\/strong> competing for a Ksh348.3m (\u20ac2.1m) prize purse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri<\/strong> said: \u201cThis was our grand entry into golf, and we are going to keep doing this for years to come. As SportPesa, we are very proud to partner<\/strong> with this event and it helps us position the country globally<\/strong> as the home of sports.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n SportPesa\u2019s sponsorship provided exclusive betting rights<\/strong> and funding that supported tournament logistics, media coverage, player hospitality and the overall quality of the event. The investment positioned the MKO as a key stop on the DP World Tour\u2019s International Swing<\/strong>, linking it to other African tournaments such as the South African Open<\/strong> and Joburg Open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Karauri added: \u201cBy supporting the Magical Kenya Open, we invested in a platform<\/strong> that attracted world-class talent and enhanced Kenya\u2019s international reputation as a competitive host<\/strong> for premier sporting events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL),<\/strong> the official organiser of the MKO, Chairman Patrick Obath<\/strong> added: \u201cWe welcomed SportPesa as the official gaming and betting partner for the Magical Kenya Open 2026. Their support enriched the tournament experience for players, fans and stakeholders while reinforcing Kenya\u2019s standing on the global golfing calendar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n South African Casey Jarvis<\/strong> captured his DP World Tour title, finishing three strokes ahead of runner-up Davis Bryant<\/strong> after a final-round 62. Kenya\u2019s Njoroge Kibugu<\/strong> was the top-ranked local, making the cut and earning bonus prize money. Other Kenyan golfers included Justus Madoya, Dismas Indiza, Isaiah Otuke and Jacob Okello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The MKO follows SportPesa\u2019s Ksh120m (\u20ac732,000) multi-sports initiative <\/strong>and Ksh1.12bn (\u20ac6.8m) sponsorship of the SportPesa League, which includes Gor Mahia FC, Murang\u2019a SEAL, and Shabana FC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2026 Magical Kenya Open delivered a world-class <\/strong>golfing spectacle and reinforced Kenya\u2019s status on the global sporting map.<\/p>\n\n\nTournament key results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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