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Royal Nairobi Golf Club
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
18 Holes · Par 72 · On request · Parkland
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About Royal Nairobi Golf Club
Royal Nairobi Golf Club was founded in 1906 as the Nairobi Golf Club, and it is Kenya's oldest golf club. It began as a nine-hole course running from Ngong Road down towards Wilson Airport, and it received a royal title in the mid-1930s, which changed its name to Royal Nairobi Golf Club. Today it is an 18-hole, par 72 parkland course off Ngong Road along Muchai Drive, in the middle of Nairobi. The course measures over 7,200 yards from the back tees and is made up of two nines on different soil structures, which the club says pose very different challenges. A large dam lies between the 15th and 16th holes, and the closing stretch of the 16th, 17th and 18th is meant to test a tournament winner. Away from the course the club offers dining, events, a spa, a gym and a swimming pool. It has about 1,200 members and also hosts amateur competitions such as the Tannahill Shield.
- Founded in 1906 as the Nairobi Golf Club, Kenya's oldest golf club
- Received its royal title in the mid-1930s
- 18-hole par 72 of over 7,200 yards from the back tees, with two nines on different soils
- Large dam between the 15th and 16th holes, and the Tannahill Shield amateur competition held each Easter
History of Royal Nairobi Golf Club
Royal Nairobi Golf Club was founded in 1906 as the Nairobi Golf Club, and it began as a nine-hole course stretching from Ngong Road to Wilson Airport. The club received a royal title in the mid-1930s, and it was renamed Royal Nairobi Golf Club. In 1924 the Tannahill Shield, an amateur competition named for the club's first captain, Arthur C. Tannahill, was introduced, and it is played over the Easter holidays among nine golf clubs. The club says it has about 1,200 members, and it has hosted Safaricom Golf Series events in recent years.
When to play Royal Nairobi Golf Club
January through March and June through September are Kenya's drier seasons, when conditions for golf are most comfortable at Nairobi's altitude. April through June are the long rains and October through December the short rains, when the course is green but afternoon play can be interrupted. Nairobi's altitude keeps temperatures moderate through the year.
Playing Royal Nairobi Golf Club: tips
Royal Nairobi is a members' club, and visitors should contact the club on +254 718 810 810 or info@royalnairobigc.com to arrange a round. The club is off Ngong Road, along Muchai Drive, in Nairobi. The course has a large dam between the 15th and 16th holes, so club selection matters on that stretch. Nairobi National Park is close to the city, and the Masai Mara can be reached by charter flight or road from Nairobi.
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Visit Royal Nairobi Golf Club
Off Ngong Road, along Muchai Drive, Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Nairobi Golf Club
When was Royal Nairobi Golf Club founded?
The club was founded in 1906 as the Nairobi Golf Club, and it is Kenya's oldest golf club. It began as a nine-hole course running from Ngong Road to Wilson Airport.
Why is it called Royal Nairobi Golf Club?
The club received a royal title in the mid-1930s, and the Nairobi Golf Club was renamed Royal Nairobi Golf Club.
Where is Royal Nairobi Golf Club?
The club is off Ngong Road, along Muchai Drive, in Nairobi. You can call it on +254 718 810 810 or write to info@royalnairobigc.com.