Dismas Indiza tee shot

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

The (PGK) Equator Tour heads to the scenic Diamonds Leisure Golf Club in Diani for the 6th leg of the highly competitive 2025 season, scheduled to run from October 23rd to 26th, 2025. The event promises to deliver yet another exciting chapter in Kenya’s growing professional golf story, bringing together top local and regional talent in pursuit of prestige, ranking points, and qualification for major global events. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

Leading the charge is Greg Snow, the current PGK Order of Merit leader, who will be seeking to secure his fourth title on the tour this season. Snow has been in imperious form, showcasing consistency and composure across multiple venues. Hot on his trail and winner of the 5th leg at Nakuru Golf Club earlier in the month is veteran golfer Dismas Indiza, who is tied for second place with Daniel Nduva on the Order of Merit and eager to challenge for the top spot.

Adding a youthful spark to the field are the Kibugu brothers, Mutahi and Njoroge, both of whom continue to impress on the professional circuit. With their growing experience and strong performances, they remain strong contenders for the title as the tour heads to the Coast.

Order of Merit PGK Equator Tour

Speaking ahead of the tournament, Dr. Stan, Captain of Diamonds Leisure Golf Club, expressed pride in hosting the event, noting that it marks a milestone for the club and the Coast region at large:

“Diamonds Leisure Golf Club is deeply honored to welcome the PGK Equator Tour to our course. Hosting this prestigious event is a proud moment for us and a testament to our commitment to growing the game of golf in Kenya. We are excited to see top professionals competing on our greens and to share this experience with our members and the wider golfing community.”

The PGK Chairman, C. J. Wangai, emphasized the significance of this leg in shaping the season’s standings and preparing players for greater international opportunities:

“The Equator Tour has become a cornerstone for professional golf in Kenya, offering our players consistent competition and exposure. We expect to see exceptional golf this week as players battle for critical title and Order of Merit points. This tour is more than just a local competition — it is the road to the Magical Kenya Open 2026 and the Olympics 2028 qualifiers, giving our professionals a platform to showcase their readiness for global competition.”

Beyond competition, the PGK Equator Tour continues to drive positive impact through its Tree Planting Initiative, a sustainability effort integrated into every leg of the tour. The initiative aligns with global environmental goals and underscores the tour’s commitment to environmental conservation. Players, sponsors, and host clubs come together to plant trees as a lasting legacy, ensuring that golf’s growth in Kenya goes hand in hand with environmental protection.

The success of this event has been made possible through the unwavering support of corporate partners, who continue to champion the growth of professional golf in Kenya. NCBA, Safaricom, Kenya Airways, Visa, Britam, and Diageo under the Johnnie Walker brand have provided vital sponsorship and support, and Computech, the official technology Partner.

The PGK Equator Tour remains a beacon of excellence and opportunity for professional golfers in Kenya and East Africa. As the players tee off at Diamonds Leisure Golf Club, all eyes will be on who rises to the occasion, with every stroke shaping the journey toward the Magical Kenya Open 2026 — and, ultimately, the Olympic Games 2028.

Overall Winner Felix Kandie awarded by Jane Nganga NCBA

By AMANDA DAMARIS

More players booked their spots for the fast-approaching NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale following their respective triumphs during the Diamond Leisure Lodge Monthly Mug on Saturday. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

Felix Kandie emerged the overall winner after carding 28 points. George Mokaya was the Men winner with 38 points as Pauline Nduva clinched the Lady Winner title with 37 points. Patel Kumar (38) and Daniella Gallaway (34) won the Division Two titles as Arcel Adeyemo (35) clinched the junior title.

“It was a nice round, started off with a bogey on the first hole but followed it up with a series of pars. I missed a couple of birdies, but I am impressed with the performance. I am looking forward to playing at Muthaiga and will put in more training before then. At the moment, my game is on the upward and I know I will have a good performance,” Kandie said.

The 2025 series is in final stretch ahead of the grand finale showdown, with Muthaiga set to host the final major qualifying leg at the start of November before paving way for the finale showdown later in the month.

Nyeri Golf Club, Nyahururu Golf Club, and Kericho Golf Club are set to host mini qualifiers in the form of club mugs, offering more opportunities for golfers to book their tickets.

Elsewhere, the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Nairobi Fall Local Tour delivered yet another exciting weekend of junior golf action at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Sunday, marked by standout under-par rounds and closely contested categories.

Aryan Patel stole the spotlight in the Boys 7 category with a brilliant 1-under-par round as Hakeem Mutungi impressed with an incredible 3-under-par finish in the Boys 9 category. Ishaan Patel added to the list of standout performances, shooting 1-under to win the Boys 11 division in style.

Lady Winner Pauline Nduva awarded by Jane Nganga NCBA

Victor Haland took top honors in the Boys 6 & Under category with a score of +7, while Surya Bongu battled through tough conditions to claim victory in the Boys 8 division with +8. Paren Reel carded +4 to secure the Boys 10 category. In the older age groups, Adam Nesbitt posted +3 to win the Boys 12 category, George Ikirima claimed the Boys 13-14 division with +5, and Wahome Mutahi held firm to win the Boys 15-18 category on +4.

Njeri Nganga won the Girls 8 & Under title with +2 as Leticia Mwangale delivered a confident performance to win the Girls 9-10 category with +4. Ashley Gachora  carded +8 to take the Girls 11-12 division, while Siqian Yu matched that effort with +8 in the Girls 13-14 category. Shani D’Souza rounded off the winners’ list, taking home the Girls 15-18 title with a score of +30.

At the same time, Royal Nairobi Golf Club’s John Lejirma delivered an outstanding performance to win the 2025 NCBA Nyanza Open Hippo Pot with an impressive total score of 1-under-par 209 at the Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu.

The Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series leader carded rounds of 70, 69, and 70 to finish first ahead of William Odek and John Koina who who finished second and third on par (69, 72, 69) and five-over par 215 (72, 71, 71), respectively.

Last year’s winner, John Kamais had to settle for eighth after carding 13-over par 223, thanks to a disappointing second round on Saturday that saw him play in excess of eight strokes.