Njoroge Kibugu’s steady rise on the continental golf scene gathered fresh momentum after the NCBA-sponsored professional secured a place in Round Three of the Magical Kenya Open at Karen Country Club.
The Kenyan ace, currently ranked number one locally and among Africa’s top 100 players, is the only homegrown professional to survive the cut in this year’s edition of the tournament.
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“#NCBA sponsored Pro Njoroge Kibugu made the cut to Round 3 of the Magical Kenyan Open (MKO) taking place in Karen Country Club. Njoroge, the top ranked Kenyan, who also features in the top 100 in Africa is the only Kenyan to make the cut,” the statement read.
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For Kibugu, advancing to the weekend rounds reinforces his growing reputation as Kenya’s most consistent performer on the big stage. It also signals his readiness to compete regularly against elite international fields — a critical step in building a sustainable professional career.
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With confidence high and home support firmly behind him, Kibugu now turns his focus to climbing the leaderboard, knowing a strong finish could further elevate his regional standing and open new doors on the global golf circuit.
