Toyota Kenya Limited unveils Ksh2.5million sponsorship for Kenya Open Golf

Leading motor distributor Toyota Kenya Limited (TKL) has unveiled a Kshs 2.5million sponsorship package to the Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) for the administration of this year’s Barclays Kenya Open tournament scheduled to begin on 14^th February 2013. Additionally, the firm presented a Toyota Prado TXL valued at USD 98,000 as an award for the first professional player to obtain a hole in one at the 5th hole, of the celebrated golf tournament.
Toyota who have been a sponsor of the prestigious Golf Tournament for the last four years were pleased to re-affirm their commitment, a sentiment shared by Dennis Awori, Chairman of Toyota Kenya while handing over the sponsorship cheque;
“Toyota is pleased to be associated with the golf tournament for the last four years. Through our contribution to this tournament we hope to raise the profile of Golf in Kenya, a task that can only be achieved through continued support of KOGL in their efforts to deliver a world class championship.” Mr. Awori said.
The Director of KOGL, Ms Kathleen Kihanya on receiving this sponsorship said, “We are proud to have Toyota Kenya on board with this sponsorship. The success of Barclay's Kenya Open would not be achieved without the support received from the large local base of corporate sponsors. We hope to see one of our local players not only leave the Karen Club with the Championship, but hopefully he will do so in a brand new Toyota Prado TXL.”
With two weeks to tee off, the tournament has reached the penultimate stage of planning, with organizers and tournament officials putting on the final touches on what promises to be a grueling and competitive Barclays Kenya Open 2013. This year, the tournament will once again attract players from around the globe; with competitors expected from the East Africa region, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Most notably, the Tournament has seen a shift to the Karen Country Club one of the oldest Golf clubs in the country, from the Muthaiga Golf Club which had been home to the annual Golf Tournament. Aside from the rich history, Karen also plays host to one of the finest and spectacular Golf courses on the continent, a fact that will make for truly exciting Golf.