In compliance with government directives to stop the spread of COVID 19,Kenya Golf union has ordered the immediate closure of all golf clubs and activity.
“All clubs are therefore not allowed to hold any competitions that require golf handicaps for this period. Clubs must stop organising all formal competitions to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus,” reads a statement by KGU.
This announcement came 2 days after the death of former Mombasa Golf Club captain Mark Mbua.
According to reports, the 51-year-old died on Sunday morning, April 5 at around 5 am while admitted at the Coast General Hospital.
The 51-year-old was the general manager in charge of terminals for logistics at Mitchell Cotts.
A golf official revealed Mbua succumbed to the coronavirus while isolated and undergoing medical treatment.
He was admitted to hospital on March 30.
Further main golf clubs have put up notices of closure for said 21 days,
The Thika Sports Club will not be available for any golfing activities until further notice.
“There have been various attempts to interpret the CS’s directive which have led to a bit of confusion. The Kenya Golf Union (KGU) is seeking clarification over the same. Until we have an official position on the matter, the course will remain closed,” a letter signed by the Golf Captain, Edward Nyamu, reads.
Nairobi
The Royal Nairobi Golf Club will now be closed in the next 21 days, reads a notice seen by Uzalendo news
“The Board would like to inform esteemed members that effective yesterday 7 April 2020, 6:00pm, the entire golf course will be closed for the next 21 days.
Karen
The Karen Country Club’s golf course and the practice range have also been closed indefinitely to adhere to Government measures.
“Kindly continue to adhere to all measures previously shared by the Government as we look forward to an end of this pandemic,” reads a notice sent on Tuesday, April 7, to golfing members.
