Over 100 top amateur golfers converge at the Picturesque in Limuru Country Club course for the Kenya Society for the Blind tournament tomorrow.
The event is set to tee off at 6:30 am and seeks to raise funds for education programmes supporting the blind and visually impaired.
“The course is in pristine condition and we expect a huge turnout on Friday,” said James Githinji, Limuru Country Club's captain.
“We are firm believers in inclusivity and hosting this tournament underscores our commitment to supporting people from all walks of life to enjoy this beautiful sport.”
The one-day event, supported by major sponsors including Kenya National Highways Authority, KCB and United Bank for Africa, will see golfers compete in various categories.
Kenya Society for the Blind executive director, Samson Waweru, described the event as significant in providing a platform for visually impaired golfers to hone their skills.
“Our objective is to raise enough funds to widen education for the blind and persons with visual impairment,” he said.
Winners will be awarded in categories ranging from the best first nine to the overall winner.
The tournament is a testament to the longstanding relationship between the Kenya Society for the Blind and Limuru Country Club.
The Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) was established in 1956 through an Act of Parliament Cap 251 of the laws of Kenya (Revised 2012).
KSB is charged with the responsibility of serving all Kenyan citizens who are at risk of going blind as well as people living with visual impairment (PWVI).