14 things you didn't know about Railway golfer Samuel Njoroge

Njoroge neither drinks nor smokes.

2.Has a strong Christian background

Njoroge and all his family members have accepted Lord Jesus Christ as their personal saviour.

3.Loves nyama choma

Roasted beef is his favourite food.

He also loves mukimo (mashed potatoes mixed with grains and legumes).

"I love African food. I like to eat clean. Since I hail from home I prefer taking fresh food direct from the farm," he says.

4. Marriage is around the corner

Hey ladies, if you are back on the dating scene, just know Njoro is taken. Njoroge is dating someone's daughter. He plans to settle down at the end of this year.

5.First time at the Open as a pro

This is the second time Njoroge is taking part at the Magical Kenya Open, but the first time as a pro. He joined the paid ranks last year in October.

6.Born and raised in Njoro

The golfer went to school in Njoro, Nakuru County where he was born and raised. "All my primary and secondary education was completed in Njoro," says Njoroge.

7.Started golf at Njoro Country Club

Njoroge comes from a golfing family. He was introduced to the game by his older siblings who were members of the club.

Njoro Country Club has produced other Kenyan greats including Sullivan Muthugia Wangai, Simon Ngige, Richard Ainley, C.J Wangai among others.

8.Studied Business Management

Even though Njoroge has a diploma in Business Management, he shelved the idea of searching for a job to concentrate fully on golf, which he says has paid ten folds.

9.Loves to vacay in Mara

Maasai Mara is his ideal holiday vacation. "I will be headed there again this year.

"I love the flaura and fauna engulfing the place."

10. Mercedes is his dream car.

The 27-year old currently drives a Toyota but he looks forward to upgrading to Mercedes because he feels the latter is comfy and safer on the road.

11.He's a globetrotter

Because of golf, Njoroge is widely travelled and has visited some of the ideal locations in the world. He has gone to the Republic of Ireland, Nigeria, Qatar, Dubai, London, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa among others.

12. Dubai Creek and Emirates are his ideal golf locations

"The design of the courses is just picture perfect.

"The layout is out of this world.

"They are long courses surrounded by water panoramic."

13. Dreams to win a PGA event

Njoroge is putting more effort to step up his game because his dream is to win a Professional Golfers Association event and play the Masters at the Augusta.

14.He's the brother to C.J Wangai

Njoroge is the younger sibling to Kenyan team captain Chege John Wangai, popularly known as C.J Wangai. He is also the cousin to another golfing great Sullivan Muthugia Wangai.

Njoroge's Achievements

2018:Kenya Amateur Golf  Championship winner

2018: Nigeria Open winner

2019:Kenya Amateur Golf Championship winner

2020: Turned professional

2020/21: Made cut in 8 of the 9 Safari Tour events