Greg Snow set the pace from the outset, opening the week with a sizzling 68 and maintaining steady form throughout with rounds of 67, 71, and 70. His strong and composed play helped him finish at 12-under-par 276, securing a wire-to-wire victory and cementing his legacy in Kenyan golf.
Trailing Snow by just two strokes, Njoroge Kibugu remained close throughout the event. His rounds of 72, 69, 67, and 70 culminated in a solid 10-under-par 278, reflecting a determined effort, especially with a standout 67 in the third round that kept him in contention until the final holes.
Coming in third place at 8-under-par 280, Safaricom’s Mohit Mediratta demonstrated his talent and resilience. After a strong 67 in the opening round, he faced challenges with a 74 in round two but recovered admirably with rounds of 71 and 68. Mediratta’s performance highlights the growing influence of corporate-supported golfers in the national scene.
Both finishing at 7-under-par 281, Gaita Rodell from Uganda and a member of PGK and John Karichu, Limuru’s own rounded out the top five, showcasing depth in the field. Rodell overcame a slow start by improving steadily through the tournament, while Karichu maintained consistent scoring reflective of his experience and composure under pressure.
Safaricom proudly supported notable performances including Mohit Mediratta (3rd), Mutahi Kibugu (T7), and Samuel Chege (T7), reinforcing their commitment to elite golf development.
The Limuru leg of the PGK Equator Tour concluded on Sunday after four days of intense, high-level golf that showcased the talent and grit of Kenya’s top professional players.
The tournament featured 48 golfers competing over four days, all vying for top honors and valuable ranking points in the second leg of the PGK Equator Tour. After a tightly contested final round. Greg Snow emerged as the champion with a total score of 276, finishing 12 under par. Snow’s consistency across all four rounds, including his impressive second-round 65, saw him maintain his lead and seal the win.
“The Limuru leg showed exactly why the PGK Equator Tour is so important. We saw tight competition, improved performances, and a new level of professionalism among our players. We’re proud of what the tour is building and grateful to our sponsors for making it possible,” PGK chairman CJ Wangai said.
The finish comes after four days of intense competition. Day One opened with strong performances across the field, as Mohit Mediratta fired a brilliant 67 (-5) to take the early lead. He was closely followed by John Karichu, Greg Snow, and Kennedy Abuto, who all carded 68s (-4), setting the tone for a competitive week ahead.
Day Two saw the leaderboard shake up dramatically. Greg Snow shot the lowest round of the day with 65, to take the lead at nine under par. NCBA’s Edwin Mudanyi also climbed into contention with a composed 68, while Mediratta dropped back slightly after a 74. Despite the shifting standings, only a few strokes separated the top contenders heading into the weekend.
Day Three saw the competition intensify with multiple players tying at the top of the leaderboard. Greg Snow carded a solid round of 71, maintaining his position with a cumulative score of -11, holding on to a share of the lead.
He was joined by Mohit Mediratta, who also posted a 71 to finish the day at -9, and Mutahi Kibugu, who surged with a superb 65, tying for second place at -9 as well. Njoroge Kibugu added further excitement with a 67, also reaching -9, bringing the total to four players tied for second place heading into the final round.
The Safaricom-sponsored team delivered a strong overall showing, with three of its golfers placing in the top 10. Mediratta finished third (-8), Mutahi Kibugu tied for 7th (-4, 284), and Samuel Chege also tied for 7th (-4, 284), all posting consistent scores across the tournament. This performance claimed Safaricom the top spot in the Corporate Challenge of the PGK Equator Tour, where the event sponsors are ranked based on the performance of their players.
Last month, Safaricom committed KES 3 million to support the tour and sponsored four golfers. Other sponsors of the tour were NCBA, Britam, VISA, Kenya Airways, Johnnie Walker, and Computech.
The Limuru tournament is part of the Professional Golfers of Kenya’s Player Development Plan (PDP), a long-term initiative to nurture emerging golfers with technical training, mental coaching, and increased exposure through competitive events.
The next stop in the PGK Equator Tour will take place at Kipipiri in August as Kenya’s top pros continue their journey across the best courses in the country.
