100th Edition of the Tannahill Shield Easter Golf Tournament – A Historic Milestone
The Royal Nairobi Golf Club (RNGC) will host the highly anticipated 100th edition of the prestigious Tannahill Shield Easter Golf Tournament from April 18th to April 20th, 2025 (Main Team Competition). This centennial edition marks a historic milestone, celebrating a century of elite amateur golf and rich sporting tradition.
This year’s tournament will feature nine competing teams: Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Mombasa Golf Club, Muthaiga Golf Club, Western Kenya, Limuru Country Club, Vet Lab Sports Club, Kenya Railways Golf Club, Sigona Golf Club, and Windsor Golf & Country Club. The competition will maintain its renowned format of three-way foursomes match play, ensuring intense and thrilling encounters throughout the weekend.
Tannahill 2025 Tournament Calendar
| Date | Month | Day | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-Apr-2025 | APR | FRI | Tannahill Centenary Invitation (Open to Royal Chartered clubs around the world) |
| 12-Apr-2025 | APR | SAT | Spirit of Tannahill |
| 14-Apr-2025 | APR | MON | Seniors Tannahill Shield | Junior Tannahill Shield |
| 15-Apr-2025 | APR | TUE | Seniors Tannahill Shield | Junior Tannahill Shield |
| 16-Apr-2025 | APR | WED | Tannahill Club Nite |
| 17-Apr-2025 | APR | THU | Course Preparations (Course Closed) |
| 18-Apr-2025 | APR | FRI | Centenary Tannahill Shield Easter Tournament – Main Team |
| 19-Apr-2025 | APR | SAT | Centenary Tannahill Shield Easter Tournament – Main Team |
| 20-Apr-2025 | APR | SUN | Centenary Tannahill Shield Easter Tournament – Main Team |
Preceding Events – Juniors & Seniors Tournaments
As part of the celebrations, the Junior and Senior Easter Tournaments will be held ahead of the main tournament, showcasing both emerging and seasoned golf talent.
Junior Tournament
The Junior Tannahill Tournament 2025 is expected to showcase incredible young talent, with teams competing for top honors. Last year, Sigona Golf Club claimed victory with a stellar performance. The anticipated junior competition will provide young golfers with a platform to gain experience and showcase their skills at a high level.
Senior Tournament
The Senior Tannahill Tournament, introduced to celebrate the legacy of experienced golfers, will once again deliver an exciting competition. In 2024, Muthaiga Golf Club secured the top position with an impressive score of 496 gross, reaffirming their dominance in the senior category. The 2025 edition promises another thrilling contest as clubs battle for top honors.
The Main Event – Tannahill Shield 2025
The 2025 Tannahill Shield is set to witness fierce competition among Kenya’s top golf clubs, with each team demonstrating remarkable skill and resilience across four intense rounds. Defending champions Royal Nairobi Golf Club will be looking to retain their title, but the competition is expected to be tougher than ever.
Final Standings – Tannahill Main Tournament 2024
| Position | Club | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 1st | Royal Nairobi Golf Club | 14 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 39 |
| 🥈 2nd | Western Team | 10 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 38 |
| 🥉 3rd | Muthaiga Golf Club | 10 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| 4th | Sigona Golf Club | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 33 |
| 5th | Kenya Railway Golf Club | 7 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 32 |
| 6th | Vet Lab Sports Club | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 29 |
| 7th | Mombasa Team | 4 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 28 |
| 8th | Limuru Country Club | 6 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 27 |
| 9th | Karen Country Club | 9 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 26 |
The 100th Tannahill Easter Shield will not just be a golf tournament; it will be a celebration of history, tradition, and sportsmanship. As we embark on the next century of this iconic event, we anticipate growth, continued excellence, and unforgettable moments on the course.
Let the countdown begin! ⛳🏆