The event, now firmly established as one of East Africa’s premier golf competitions, will be contested in stroke play format over four days
Dar es Salaam. The much-anticipated Vodacom Tanzania Open Golf Championship 2025 officially tees off today at the prestigious Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate (Kili Golf) in Arusha, bringing together top professional golfers and elite amateurs from Tanzania and across the region.
The event, now firmly established as one of East Africa’s premier golf competitions, will be contested in stroke play format over four days of action. Local and regional stars will battle for glory on the lush 18-hole championship course, renowned for its pristine fairways and stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.
Tee-offs begin at 8am, with the opening groups featuring Tanzania’s promising amateurs Zacharia Edward and Likuli Juma, alongside Onesphory Gerald and Zambia’s Aaron Musonda. They will be joined by Kenya’s Joseph Karanja and Reece Shah, setting a competitive tone for the championship’s opening day.
Among the standout names in the amateur category is Isiaka Dunia, fresh from his Lina PG Tour victory in Morogoro.
Dunia will be paired with Josphat Rono and Yuvraj Singh Rajput in the morning rounds. Another player drawing attention is Madina Hussein, who will represent Tanzania in the women’s elite category, teeing off from the first hole at 8:20 am.
The professional field is equally strong, led by Tanzania’s Ramadhani Yassini, Prosper Emmanuel, and leading lady golfer Angel Eaton.
They will face a stern test against regional heavyweights including Kenya’s Greg Snow, the defending champion, alongside Michael Karanga and John Lejirna—names synonymous with success on the East African circuit.
Later in the day, some of the tournament’s most anticipated matchups will unfold. At 11:40 am, Tanzania’s Fadhyl Nkya, buoyed by his recent triumph at the Lina PG Tour in Morogoro, will go head-to-head with Kenya’s rising star Njoroge Kibugu and seasoned player James Mathenge in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
The draw also features several seasoned international professionals, including George Frisby and Tanzania’s Hassan Kadio, both expected to mount strong challenges.
The diversity of the field—mixing experienced pros with ambitious amateurs—ensures a competitive edge while providing a stage to spotlight the future of golf in the region.
Speaking on the eve of the championship, Tanzania Golf Union (TGU) chairman Gilman Kasiga confirmed that all preparations had been finalized and players were ready to deliver an unforgettable tournament.
“All systems are in place, and the golfers are in high spirits,” said Kasiga.
“This is not just a tournament; it is a celebration of the growth of golf in Tanzania and across East Africa.”
Also in the sponsorship is consulting firm HLB Tanzania among the key partners.
Consulting firm HLB Tanzania is also among the key sponsors.
As a premier professional services firm, HLB Tanzania provides audit, tax, and advisory solutions tailored to today’s complex business environment.
