Limuru Wazi Champion Greg Snow is met with a beer spray by second runners-up Mohit Mediratta at the 18th green after he sealed his victory with -11, 276 (68,67,71,70) (1).

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

The 2025 PGK Equator Tour Limuru event concluded thrillingly, with Greg Snow delivering an impeccable performance to secure the championship as the solo leader from the very first round. The tournament, contested over four grueling rounds, showcased the remarkable consistency and resilience of Kenya’s top professional golfers. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

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.

Ibrahim Lande in action during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Machakos Golf Club.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

Over 100 golfers will be stretching their muscles at the highly-anticipated KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the lush par 71 Kisii Golf Club on Saturday. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

The event, which is expected to bring together golfers from various counties, will tee off at 6:30 am for the morning action. The afternoon tee time has been set for noon, where golfers will be battling for the tour’s grand finale spots.

Speaking ahead of the event, Kisii Golf Club captain Adrian Monari said: “We are working towards ensuring that this event is a success. As a club, our greens have been well kept, while the fairways are wide enough to allow golfers to enjoy their golf. We expect a huge number of players to compete this weekend, and it is my wish that the best team will qualify for the tour’s grand finale.”

Recently, two teams from Machakos Golf Club qualified for the tour’s finale after an excellent outing. They include Benjamin Mumo, John Masai, Faustine Maithya, L.M. Kamba, Richard Muli, Bernard Mutua, Major Mumo, and Jack Musomba.

“The KCB East Africa Golf Tour is not just about golf; it is about creating connections, nurturing talent, and giving back to communities. We are excited to bring the tournament to Kisii and continue fostering regional integration and camaraderie through sport,” said KCB Group Director Marketing and Communications Rosalind Gichuru.

The series has already traversed seven counties in Kenya and two other countries in the East African region, Burundi, and Uganda. The golf tour continues to foster regional unity, democratizing the sport, and using golf as a driver of socio-economic development.

So far, the competition has reached over 1,500 participants and over 1,000 juniors through the clinics that are held concurrently with the series. The Bank also recently hosted a caddie tournament during the Nakuru leg of the tour, ensuring that everyone is part of its series.