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Karen Country Club

Karen Course

Karen Course holds a recognized position in Nairobi County golf. A historic Nairobi course associated with the Kenya Open. Located in Nairobi, in the Nairobi County region, this course is set within a wooded park where lines of play unfold among trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Kenya, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Karen Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.

parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,300 m · 1937
At a glance
Un parcours historique de Nairobi associé au Kenya Open.
Geography & setting
Karen Course is located in Nairobi, in the Nairobi County region, Kenya. The course unfolds within a wooded park where lines of play are drawn among trees, bunkers, and water features. This geographical overview should be complemented by the exact nature of the soil, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par 72, and measures approximately 6300 meters from the championship tees. The course leverages its parkland environment to orchestrate angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Practical information