Naivasha: Allan Rop delivered an impressive performance to emerge as the overall winner of the 2026 Standard County Golf Classic – Eldoret Edition after carding an outstanding 48 Stableford points at Eldoret Club over the weekend. The 32-year-old father of three outshone a field of more than 150 golfers in the tournament, which was played under the theme ‘On the Green Course, for the Green Cause,’ a campaign that combines golf with environmental conservation and climate action.
According to Kenya News Agency, for his victory, Rop was awarded a two-night accommodation package at the scenic Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli, courtesy of tournament sponsors Eka Hotel Eldoret. Speaking during the prize-giving ceremony, Eka Hotel Eldoret General Manager Kennedy Were said the hotel was proud to support the event because of its alignment with sustainability efforts.
Rop attributed his success to intensive practice sessions at Eldoret Club during the week leading up to the tournament. He noted that his ability to keep his shots on the fairways and his relaxed demeanor throughout the round were key to converting several birdie opportunities. The golfer expressed gratitude to his wife, children, and close friends for their unwavering support.
He also praised Standard Group PLC and Eka Hotel Eldoret for their commitment to growing golf in the country. Rop acknowledged the importance of their support in helping the sport continue to expand. Furthermore, he emphasized the tournament’s environmental focus and urged more corporate organizations to support similar initiatives aimed at promoting climate action.
Following this victory, Rop, who is also the Founder of Cube Innovation Hub and a Board Member of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, plans to intensify his training to lower his handicap from 36 to a single-digit figure. He highlighted the positive impact golf has had on his life, including improved fitness and valuable networking opportunities that have contributed to his business growth.
Other winners at the tournament included Marion Lepiren, who claimed the Junior Winner title with 42 points, and Florence Murgor, who won the Ladies category with 40 points and recorded a hole-in-one. Dominic Chelimo emerged as the Men’s Winner with 38 points. Shadrack Ngetich secured the Gross Winner award with a score of 79 gross and also won the Longest Drive Men title. Sylvia Chelagat finished as Ladies Runner-Up with 37 points and won the Longest Drive Lady prize. John Kibosia emerged as the Senior Winner with 39 points, while Harry Kipruto and Mary Chumo won the Nearest-to-the-Pin awards in the men’s and ladies’ categories, respectively.
