PHOTOS: Why 2025 Magical Kenya Open was a sight to behold

Golf
By Stafford Ondego | Feb 24, 2025

England's John Parry follow hie tee off at Hole 15 during the 56th edition of the Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club on Sunday, February 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango,Standard]

Once again, this year’s golf extravaganza was one to remember for various reasons.

In their droves, fans thronged Muthaiga Golf Club for yet another scintillating action.

A marshall control spectators during Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi on February 23, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Age was not an issue at this year’s ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/category/61/golf">Magical Kenya Open<.

From tender years, to those well versed with the sport, they were here.

Spectators during Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi on February 23, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

The well-manicured course at Muthaiga Golf Club was yet again home to hundreds of fans. No one wanted to miss a piece of this year’s action.

Spectators during Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi on February 23, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

It did not matter much the gender, no demographic was to be a hindrance here. Men, women, boys, girls, young, old... for the last 72 hours, they all made Muthaiga Golf Club their adopted home.

Spectators during Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi on February 23, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Early in the morning, they came. In the afternoon, they were still streaming in. They wanted to be part of the cast.

Spectators during Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi on February 23, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Camera Crew follow golfers on a golf cart during The 56th edition of the Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango,Standard]

Spectators during Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi on February 23, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Jacob Olesen from Denmark walk past birds during the Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi on February 23, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

South Africa's Jacques Kruyswijk winner of The 56th edition of the Magical Kenya Open couldn't believe his victory at Muthaiga Golf Club on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Their roles were clearly spelt out; come and enjoy. And enjoy they did.

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