2025 Magical Kenya Open betting tips: Our expert’s top picks in Nairobi

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2025 Magical Kenya Open betting tips from Today's Golfer.

Our resident betting expert picks out his top Magical Kenya Open betting tips ahead of the DP World Tour event.

The DP World Tour’s ‘International Swing’ kicks back into action after a one-week sabbatical at the Magical Kenya Open in Nairobi, for the first of three tournaments on the African continent.

The Kenya Open’s history dates back to 1967, boasting an impressive roll call of champions including a certain 20-year-old Spaniard named Severiano Ballesteros who claimed his only win on the Safari Tour in 1978. Ian Woosnam (1986) and Trevor Immelman (2000) also emerged victorious in Kenya before following in Seve’s footsteps to become green jacket winners at Augusta National.

Dutchman Darius van Driel returns to Nairobi as the defending champion after securing his maiden DPWT title to date in 2024 with a two-shot victory over England’s Joe Dean and Spaniard Nacho Elvira.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Magical Kenya Open with our resident betting expert Tom Jacob’s top picks…

Seve Ballesteros won the Kenya Open in 1978 when it was a tournament on the Safari Tour.

Magical Kenya Open key details

Venue: Muthaiga Golf Club, Nairobi (Par 71 – 7,228 yards).

Format: 72-hole strokeplay with 36-hole cut.

Purse: $2.5 million with the winner receiving $425,000.

Race to Dubai / Ryder Cup points: 3,500 / 1,000.

Favorites: TBC

Defending champion: Darius van Driel (NED), -14.

Most wins: Maurice Bembridge (ENG), 3.

The 2025 Magical Kenya Open is being hosted at Muthaiga Golf Club

How to watch the Magical Kenya Open

US viewers can catch all the action on Golf Channel.

All times EST

Thursday, February 20: The Golf Channel, TBC

Friday, February 21: The Golf Channel, TBC

Saturday, February 22: The Golf Channel, TBC

Sunday, February 23: The Golf Channel, TBC

UK viewers can catch all the action on Sky Sports Golf.

All times GMT

Thursday, February 20: Sky Sports Golf, 10.00

Friday, February 21: Sky Sports Golf, 10.00

Saturday, February 22: Sky Sports Golf, 09.30

Sunday, February 23: Sky Sports Golf, 09.00

Magical Kenya Open tee times

Tee times and groupings can be found here.

Magical Kenya Open betting tips

Check back on Monday for our resident betting expert Tom Jacobs’ top three names to watch at the Muthaiga Golf Club.

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