Magical Kenya Open Tips

Has been the most consistent player in world rankings, recording 10 consecutive top-10 finishes on the DP World Tour. He finished 5th in the Qatar Masters, meaning his peak form can help him land the Kenya Open.

Thriston Lawrence, ranked 8th in Category 3, recently secured a victory at the Pretoria CC tournament and ranks high in birdie average. His solid all-around game suits the Kenyan course, making a top-6 result likely.

Hill enters this tournament following back-to-back second places in Bahrain and Qatar. He has a good tradition at Karen Country Club with two good finishes here: 3rd and 8th. He has elite ball striking, and current form makes him a good candidate for securing the top spot.

Nairobi is a high-altitude course at around 1,800 m above sea level, and key accuracy is needed in African conditions. I expect Rozner, after finishing in the top 10 at the Qatar Masters, to have a good shout in Kenya.

Freddy Schott, top-ranked in Category 3 at 1st, has dominated early 2026 with multiple top-5s, including the Düsseldorf GC win. His leading stats in greens in regulation make him a strong contender for top-6.

38th in Dubai and 41st in Bahrain over the last month, and I am backing Matteo Manassero. He can fly under the radar this week in a weakened field. The Italian won two years ago in a similar event in South Africa, and he has won worldwide in places like Singapore and Malaysia. I think this new course might suit Manassero, and I am backing the multiple tour winner to go close in Kenya.