KLGU
Since 1936
Welcome to Kenya Ladies Golf Union, KLGU
KLGU is the umbrella organisation for Ladies golf in Kenya
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KLGU’s responsibilities include supporting ladies sections in affiliated clubs, organizing open ladies events and coordinating the annual calendar for open club tournaments. The winners of the open tournaments compete for the prestigious KLGU Golfer of the Year (GOTY) trophy, which is aimed at promoting ladies’ golf in all parts of the country.
Union History
1932: The first Kenya Ladies Golf Championship is played. Mary Leonard wins the Championship.
1935: A group of lady golf enthusiasts elect delegates to represent them in a meeting with the KGU to discuss forming a ladies’ golf union.
A Ladies Union is formed.
The Union is recognised by the LGU and becomes affiliated.
The East Africa Ladies Golf Union (EALGU) is formed, incorporating players in Uganda and Tanganyika.
The EALGU changes its name to Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) with Uganda and Tanzania affiliated to the KLGU.
Clem Ndungu is elected as the first African Chairman.
1994: KLGU hosts the second All Africa Challenge Trophy with entries from 11 countries.
1996: KLGU hosts the first East Africa Trophy in a match between Kenya and Tanzania.
Rose Naliaka wins a record 7th Kenya Ladies Golf Championship after wins in 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998 1994 and 1991.
Kellie Gachaga becomes the youngest ever winner of the Kenya Ladies Golf Championship.
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1932: The first Kenya Ladies Golf Championship is played
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