Kenya Savannah Classic
The Kenya Savannah Classic was a professional golf tournament that was held 23–26 March 2021 at Karen Country Club in Nairobi, Kenya. The principal sponsor was Absa Bank Limited.[1]
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Established | 2021 |
| Course(s) | Karen Country Club |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,922 yards (6,329 m) |
| Tour(s) | European Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Prize fund | €1,000,000 |
| Month played | March |
| Final year | 2021 |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate | 263 Jazz Janewattananond (2021) 263 Daniel van Tonder (2021) |
| To par | −21 as above |
| Final champion | |
 Daniel van Tonder | |
| Location Map | |
  Karen CC Location in Kenya | |
The tournament was intended to be a one-off event and created a two-week "Kenyan swing" with the Magical Kenya Open being played at the same location the week prior.[2]
Daniel van Tonder won the event, defeating Jazz Janewattananond in a playoff to claim his first European Tour victory.[3]
Winners
| Year | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Daniel van Tonder | 263 | −21 | Playoff |  Jazz Janewattananond |
References
- "Absa Bank Credits Ksh 30mn To Magical Kenya Open And Savannah Classic". Capital Sports. 17 March 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- "Kenya Savannah Classic added to 2021 International Schedule". European Tour. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
- "45/1 tip Daniel Van Tonder wins Kenya Open in dramatic fashion". Sporting Life. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
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