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Van Driel Darius posing with the Magical Kenya Open Trophy. Photo/RAYMOND MAKHAYA

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Dutchman Van Driel crowned 2024 Magical Kenya Open champion  

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 25 – Dutchman Darius Van Driel was on Sunday crowned the 2024 DP World Tour Magical Kenya Open champion at the Muthaiga Golf Club.

The soft-spoken pro won the global event in a spectacular fashion after leading from Day One, taking the final day on a total of 14 under par 270 following round of 66, 69, 68 and 67.

Following the win, Van Driel pocketed Ksh 61.6 million ($425,000) from the total prize purse of Ksh 362.8 million ($2.5 million).

Speaking after the win, he termed his maiden DP World Tour victory in Kenya “a dream come true.”

“Its a dream come true. I have been playing in Kenya since 2016 and I’m glad it has finally happened.”

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