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Why Kenyans face stern test at the Magical Kenya Open

Kenyan Jacob Okello during Magical Kenya Open 2019 at Karen Country Club on Friday, March 15, 2019. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

When Jacob Okello carded 17 under 272 to finish second behind Ricardo Gonzalez of Argentina at the 1998 Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club, it raised hopes that it would not be long before a Kenyan won the famous tournament.

Nearly 21 years later the prospect of a Kenyan winning on home soil is becoming remote than never before.

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