Mediratta lights up Vetlab with hole-in-one to win PGK Equator Tour opener
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The four-day tournament drew 52 of Kenya’s top professionals, including six debutants and three ladies transitioning from the amateur ranks, underlining the growing depth of the local game
Mohit Mediratta, sponsored by Safaricom, announced himself in style after emerging victorious in the opening leg of the PGK Equator Tour Second Edition played at Vetlab Sports Club on Monday.
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Mohit delivered a standout performance, punctuated by a sensational hole-in-one, carding 284 (four under par) to rise above a tightly contested corporate leaderboard.
The chasing pack was not far behind. Fellow Safaricom-backed golfers Mutahi Kibugu and Samuel Chege finished in joint second place on 287, level with Jastas Madoya, who matched their tally in a tightly packed podium battle.
Reacting after sinking his final putt, Mohit admitted the ace was as unexpected as it was decisive.
“I am excited to have won the first leg. The hole-in-one came as a complete surprise; it’s a rare moment for any golfer, and I am truly happy about it. The course was quite challenging, and the competition was tight, but I managed to stay focused,” he said.
He added that the recent break had sharpened his edge heading into the tour.
“The break has given me valuable time to practice and prepare, and I am hopeful for a strong rest of the season as I aim to finish top together with my team.
This win gives me great confidence, and I am really looking forward to the next legs. I hope to maintain this form throughout the season.”
Further down the leaderboard, Greg Snow and C.J. Wangai returned scores of 289, while Robinson Owiti and debutant John Lejirma posted 290.
Dismas Indiza followed on 291, with Njoroge Kibugu, Daniel Nduva, and David Wakhu rounding off the top ten on 292.
The four-day tournament drew 52 of Kenya’s top professionals, including six debutants and three ladies transitioning from the amateur ranks, underlining the growing depth of the local game.
With the curtain falling on the opening leg, focus now shifts to Thika Sports Club for the next round, as the tour continues its nationwide circuit across 11 courses.