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Kenya Open Golf Championships gets more lucrative, as players roll sleeves

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The 2018 Kenya Open Golf Championship is set to be the most lucrative and perhaps flamboyant after its kitty was increased from Euros 220,000 of last year to Euros 500,000 (62.5M) of this calendar year.

 It is an increase that is representative of 127% and will be targeting adding the value of the game, as well as attracting more enthusiasts. This will make the tournament one of the most attractive ones to play for in European Challenge Tour.

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