Greg Snow in previous action.

By AMANDA DAMARIS

The Equator Tour, Kenya’s premier professional golf series organized by the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK), has reached its halfway stage after six thrilling events, with Greg Snow emerging as the standout performer of the season so far. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

Snow, who has participated in five events, has already claimed three victories and consistently finished in the top ten, propelling him to the top of the Equator Tour Order of Merit. He leads ahead of second-placed Samuel Chege, with the evergreen Dismas Indiza mounting a strong challenge in third place.

Daniel Nduva, winner of the inaugural event at Ruiru, and the talented Kibugu brothers, Njoroge and Mutahi, complete the top six. Njoroge Kibugu, who has twice finished runner-up to Snow at Limuru and Mt. Kipipiri, remains in pursuit of his maiden Equator Tour title.

With the Equator Tour serving as the official qualifying pathway for the 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO), the battle for ranking points has intensified. A minimum of 15 Kenyan professionals are expected to qualify for the prestigious European Tour-sanctioned event through the Equator Tour standings.

While seasoned campaigners like Snow, Chege, and Indiza are aiming to maintain their dominance, rising stars such as Isaiah Otuke are eyeing a maiden MKO appearance, adding further intrigue to the competition’s second half.

Corporate League Standings Tighten

In the Equator Tour Corporate League, the Safaricom team currently leads the standings. Close behind is a revitalized Kenya Airways side. Early pacesetters Visa now sit third, followed by UDV/Johnnie Walker, NCBA, and Britam. With midseason player adjustments taking place, team strategies and selections are expected to play a decisive role in shaping the final leaderboard.

Building Momentum toward MKO 2026

The Equator Tour continues to demonstrate its value as a high-class platform for Kenya’s professionals, offering consistent competition and vital preparation ahead of the 2026 Magical Kenya Open. Golf fans across the country are growing increasingly optimistic that the Kenyan pros will deliver strong performances when they tee it up against the international field next year.

“The Equator Tour has provided our professionals with a steady platform to compete and improve throughout the season,” said PGK Chairman CJ Wangai. “The performances we’ve seen so far, both from our top players and emerging talent, reflect the growing depth of Kenyan golf. As we move into the second half of the tour, we’re confident our players will be ready to represent the country strongly at the Magical Kenya Open 2026.”

KOGL Chairman Patrick Obath awards Njoroge Kibugu during the Thika Greens Leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing

By AMANDA DAMARIS

The Kenya Open Golf Limited, organisers of the Magical Kenya Open and the Safari Tour have signed a Tour Recognition Agreement with the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing (SDT). This agreement elevates the SDT to a “Recognised tournament” offering Safari Tour ranking points, which will be exclusively used to qualify for slots in the Magical Kenya Open, a DP World Golf Tour championship. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

Speaking about the agreement, KOGL Chairman Patrick Obath said that whilst the Safari Tour will remain the exclusive pathway to the Magical Kenya Open, professional golfers will be able to earn Safari Tour points on the SDT.

“This agreement with the SDT will allow our Safari Tour members to earn Magical Kenya Open ranking points whilst playing on the SDT. This synergy between the Tours opens up spaces and opportunities for our professional golfers to play more golf, participate in more tournaments in their quest to earn ranking points,” he said. “KOGL will support the SDT with tournament officials to ensure that the course set up and officiating are maintained at a very high standard befitting of both Tours.”

KOGL Chairman Patrick Obath awards Njoroge Kibugu during the Thika Greens Leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing

The Safari Tour ranking points will be used to select professionals who will play in the Magical Kenya Open.

“The pathway into the Magical Kenya Open will be merit-based and clearly defined. The professional golfers now know what is required of them to qualify and as we progress through the season, it is their hard work, their commitment to the sport that will earn them spots into the Magical Kenya Open,” added Obath.

The SDT Betika Masters event at Vet Lab Sports Club will be the first qualifying event under this new agreement. “We are kicking off at Vet Lab, we will also have one event in Nigeria in the coming months and all the upcoming SDT events at Limuru Country Club, Vipingo and at the Karen Country Club will all count towards the Safari Tour ranking and ultimately qualification into the Magical Kenya Open 2026,” Obath added.