The KCB Karen Masters is a

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tournament on the

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. It was first played on 18 and 19 March 2017 as a 36-hole event. It was won by

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who won the first prize of US$4,000. In 2018 it became a

event. It is held at Karen Country Club, south-west of

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. It is sponsored by

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Winners

Notes

References

External links

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Karen Country ClubSunshine Tour's official site
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