GGolf Kenya President Philip Ochola has announced that several organizations managing golf in Kenya will now run under a single umbrella body known as Golf Kenya.
The organizations set to merge include the Kenya Golf Union (KGU), Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU), Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK), Junior Golf Foundation (JGF), and Kenya Open Golf Limited.
Golf Kenya was established under the Sports Act of 2013.
“We’ve been going through a transition period, working on a new constitution to unify all of us under one body—Golf Kenya, as mandated by the 2013 Sports Act,” Ochola said.
Speaking during the Muthaiga Lady Captain’s Prize over the weekend, Ochola confirmed that the constitution for Golf Kenya is now complete.
“We’ve called for a Special General Meeting (SGM) to officially adopt the unified structure. Moving forward, KGU, KLGU, PGK, JGF, and Kenya Open Golf Limited will operate as one entity,” he added.
He emphasized that the transition committee is committed to ensuring inclusivity in the new governing body.
“There will be a broader scope for all of us to take on leadership roles and manage the sport moving forward. Previously, golf in Kenya was overseen by just nine individuals, but with the sport’s growth over the last four years, it’s clear we need a more expansive leadership framework,” he noted.
Ochola concluded, “I look forward to working with all of you in the coming years as we continue to grow and develop golf.”