The 2026 Magical Kenya Open takes centre stage on the DP World Tour from February 19-22 at Karen Country Club, as the International Swing moves to Nairobi.
The Kenya Open returns to Karen Country Club for the first time since 2021, moving from Muthaiga which staged the last four editions including in 2025 when Jacques Kruyswijk won.
A 144-man field featuring leading DP World Tour names and local Sunshine Tour stars, will chase a $2.7 million purse around the par-70 Karen Country Club.
Current 2026 Magical Kenya Open Betting Odds
| Player | Betting Odds |
|---|---|
| Angel Ayora | 12/1 (+1200) |
| Hennie Du Plessis | 21/1 (+2100) |
| Thriston Lawrence | 21/1 (+2100) |
| Calum Hill | 26/1 (+2600) |
| Casey Jarvis | 29/1 (+2900) |
| Joost Luiten | 29/1 (+2900) |
| Wenyi Ding | 29/1 (+2900) |
Leading 2026 Kenya Open Contenders
Angel Ayora
Angel Ayora continues to emerge as one of the standout young performers on the DP World Tour. The 22‑year‑old Spaniard’s effortless tempo and consistent tee‑to‑green control have translated into several strong results across the early‑season swing.
With his calm demeanor and tidy scrambling skills, Ayora looks well suited to the test in Kenya. If he maintains current form, a maiden DP World Tour title could be within reach this week.
Hennie Du Plessis
South Africa’s Hennie Du Plessis brings both consistency and power into Nairobi, his precise long‑iron play making him a natural contender on elevated courses where distance control is key.
Having finished inside the top 10 in Bahrain and Dubai, Du Plessis seems overdue a win – his steady temperament and ability to handle variable African conditions make him one of the most logical favourites.
Thriston Lawrence
Multiple DP World Tour winner Thriston Lawrence returns to the event where he’s previously gone close, and recent form suggests another strong outing could be coming.
His blend of composure, sharp wedge play, and confident putting gives him the perfect toolkit. Lawrence rarely wastes shots with poor course management, and in a field that rewards patience, expect him to be a weekend fixture.
Calum Hill
The Scotsman’s resurgence over the past few months has been one of the Tour’s quieter success stories. After rediscovering full fitness, Calum Hill has begun to show the form that once made him a winner on the DP World Tour.
His accurate driving and crisp iron play are well matched to Karen’s layout, and with his confidence returning, Hill looks poised for another deep run to maintain his form.
Casey Jarvis
Another in South Africa’s rich pipeline of emerging talent, Casey Jarvis has already made plenty of noise with his calm, composed game and ability to go low when conditions allow.
Having recorded back‑to‑back top‑10s on the International Swing, Jarvis’s poised short game and confident putting make him one of the most likely first‑time winners in the field.
Joost Luiten
Dutch veteran Joost Luiten remains one of the Tour’s most consistent ball‑strikers and returns to Kenya after several encouraging starts to open the season.
Experience and precision are often key in Nairobi, and Luiten’s track record in demanding conditions makes him an ever‑present contender. If he finds rhythm early, his patience and control could easily yield another top‑five finish.
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