Description
The Kenya Railways Golf Club (KRGC) is a historic, centrally located 9-hole golf course in Nairobi's Central Business District, known for its challenging layout, including a unique signature hole with a railway line crossing the fairway, offering a green escape with practice facilities, a pro shop, and a clubhouse in a busy urban setting, popular for after-work or quick rounds.
Key Features & Location
Location: Heart of Nairobi CBD, near Uhuru Highway and Lower Hill Road, with the entrance off Haile Selassie Avenue.
Course: A 9-hole course (playable as 18) known for testing shot accuracy and featuring Bermuda grass greens.
Unique Hole: Hole #2 is famous for the railway line crossing in front of it, a rare feature globally.
Amenities: Offers practice facilities (driving range, putting greens), a pro shop, and a clubhouse with a restaurant.
Experience
Convenient: Ideal for golfers working in town for a quick game.
Challenging: The course presents challenges with trees, out-of-bounds areas, and the active railway line.
Historic: One of Kenya's oldest clubs, dating back to 1921.
Membership & Fees
The club offers membership drives with varying fees for single and family memberships.
Visitors can generally play for a green fee, with specific rates for weekdays and weekends (check with the club for current charges).
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