Updated 1 November 2026
The Magical Kenya Open 2027 will be played from February 18 to 21, 2027 at Karen Country Club in Nairobi, according to the DP World Tour’s 2027 schedule. It is the fifth event of the Tour’s 2027 International Swing, carries 3,500 Race to Dubai Rankings points and 1,000 Ryder Cup points, and follows the 2026 edition at the same course, which South Africa’s Casey Jarvis won.
Updated November 2026. Source: DP World Tour 2027 schedule, tournament and history pages (europeantour.com).
Official source: DP World Tour: Magical Kenya Open 2027.
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Magical Kenya Open 2027 key facts
| Dates | Thursday February 18 to Sunday February 21, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Karen Country Club, Nairobi |
| Tour | DP World Tour (International Swing) |
| Race to Dubai points | 3,500 |
| Ryder Cup points | 1,000 |
| Defending champion | Casey Jarvis (2026) |
| 2027 prize fund | Not yet announced (2026: US$2.7 million) |
| Tickets | Not yet on sale; “register interest” on the DP World Tour site |
Where the 2027 event sits in the calendar
The DP World Tour opens 2027 with a run of events in the Gulf and Africa. Nairobi comes straight after the Qatar Masters and before the Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa:
- January 15-17: Team Cup, Abu Dhabi
- January 21-24: Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai
- January 28-31: Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship, Bahrain
- February 3-6: Qatar Masters, Doha
- February 18-21: Magical Kenya Open, Karen Country Club, Nairobi
- February 25-28: Alfred Dunhill Championship, Durban
That spacing matters for spectators and companies planning hospitality: the week before the event is free on the Tour calendar, so the field usually arrives in Nairobi early for practice rounds and pro-ams.
Magical Kenya Open tickets 2027
As of November 2026 the DP World Tour’s tickets page lists the Magical Kenya Open with a “register interest” button only. No 2027 ticket prices have been published, so any price you see quoted now is a guess. Register on the Tour’s tickets page to be told when sales open, and watch the tournament’s official channels.
Past winners and prize money
| Year | Dates | Venue | Winner | Prize fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Feb 19-22 | Karen Country Club | Casey Jarvis | US$2,700,000 |
| 2025 | Feb 20-23 | Muthaiga Golf Club | Jacques Kruyswijk | US$2,500,000 |
| 2024 | Feb 22-25 | Muthaiga Golf Club | Darius van Driel | US$2,500,000 |
| 2023 | Mar 9-12 | Muthaiga Golf Club | Jorge Campillo | US$2,000,000 |
| 2022 | Mar 3-6 | Muthaiga Golf Club | Ashun Wu | €1,750,000 |
| 2021 | Mar 18-21 | Karen Country Club | Justin Harding | €1,000,000 |
| 2019 | Mar 14-17 | Karen Country Club | Guido Migliozzi | €1,100,000 |
The prize fund has grown every edition since 2021, and the event moved from March to February from 2024. The 2027 prize fund will be confirmed closer to the event.
About the course: Karen Country Club
Karen Country Club is a members’ club in Nairobi’s Karen suburb. It returned as host in 2026 after four straight editions at Muthaiga. If you want to play the course yourself outside tournament week, you will usually need to be signed in by a member or book as a visitor; see our guide to Karen Country Club membership fees and the latest golf green fees in Nairobi.
Planning a trip for the 2027 Open
- Book early. Hotels in Karen and Lang’ata fill up in tournament week. Compare rooms and flights well before February.
- Getting there. Karen is in south-west Nairobi; plan for heavy traffic on tournament days and use official parking or shuttles when announced.
- Corporate hospitality. Companies often book hospitality packages or run client golf days around the event. Package details are released by the organisers with ticket sales.
- Play while you are here. Add a round elsewhere: our list of golf clubs in Kenya covers 36 courses from Nairobi to the coast.
- Lounge time. Flying in business class or with status? See which JKIA lounges you can use and what day passes cost.
What the ranking points mean
The 3,500 Race to Dubai Rankings points put Nairobi in the same band as the Bahrain Championship and Qatar Masters, and below the 8,000-point Dubai Desert Classic. Points decide the season-long Race to Dubai standings and DP World Tour cards for the following season, and the 1,000 Ryder Cup points count towards European team qualification. That is why the Kenya event draws a strong field of European Tour regulars each February.
Why the Open matters for business in Kenya
“Magical Kenya” is the Kenya Tourism Board’s destination brand, and the tournament is one of the few annual events that puts Nairobi on international sports television for four days. For hotels, caterers, event planners, car-hire firms and banks, tournament week is a chance to host clients and reach a high-spending audience. Businesses that want to reach golfers year-round can also run their own corporate golf days at member clubs.
How to follow the tournament
Live scores, tee times and leaderboards are published on the DP World Tour website and app during the event, and the Tour’s tournament page carries the full course card for Karen Country Club hole by hole.
Magical Kenya Open 2027: summary
the Magical Kenya Open 2027 is on February 18-21 at Karen Country Club. Register interest for Magical Kenya Open 2027 tickets on the DP World Tour site.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Magical Kenya Open 2027?
February 18 to 21, 2027, per the DP World Tour 2027 schedule.
Where will the 2027 Magical Kenya Open be played?
Karen Country Club, Nairobi.
How much are Magical Kenya Open 2027 tickets?
Prices have not been published yet. The DP World Tour site only offers a “register interest” option as of November 2026.
Who won the 2026 Magical Kenya Open?
Casey Jarvis won the 2026 edition at Karen Country Club, played February 19 to 22, 2026, with a prize fund of US$2.7 million.
How many Race to Dubai points is the Kenya Open worth?
3,500 Race to Dubai Rankings points and 1,000 Ryder Cup points in 2027.
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