Snow, Njoroge headline PGK Equator Tour as Team Safaricom dominates

Muthaiga Golf Club's Greg Snow was crowned the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour champion over the weekend, clinching a historic fourth PGK trophy after accumulating 4,450 points.

Meanwhile, Safaricom-sponsored golfer Samuel Njoroge returned 3,680 points for second place, capping an impressive campaign over the season.

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The Tour, launched in July 2025 at Ruiru Sports Club, serves as the official qualifying pathway to the Magical Kenya Open, with PGK expected to name the professional golfers selected to represent the country at the Open, scheduled for February at Karen Country Club, from the order of merit.

The Safaricom team of Njoroge, Mutahi Kibugu, Mohit Mediratta and Matthew Wahome led the corporate standings with 8,555 points at the season finale held at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, bringing a highly competitive season to a close and highlighting the skill, consistency and growing prominence of Kenya's professional golfers.

They emerged as the winner of the Corporate Shield, underlining a dominant season that kept the company at the top of the corporate standings throughout the tour.

The team finished ahead of Kenya Airways (6,280), Johnnie Walker (6,025), NCBA (5,680), Visa Team (5,435) and Britam (1,855), an achievement reflecting the company's long-term commitment not only to supporting professional golf, but also to investing in the growth of sports across the country through sponsorship.

Kibugu placed sixth with 2,728 points, a performance highlighted by his runner-up finish at the season finale.

Mediratta finished the tour with 1,813 points, ranking eleventh, while Wahome narrowly missed the cut, ending the season with 160 points.

"Finishing first as a team in this PGK Equator Tour has been an incredible experience. Today's final was intense, and the competition throughout the series demanded focus, discipline and consistency from start to finish.

I am extremely proud of what our Safaricom team has achieved, finishing at the top of the corporate standings," Njoroge offered.

"This reflects the dedication and hard work of everyone on the team. The tour has pushed all of us to raise our skills, and it feels amazing to see that effort pays off. I am grateful to Safaricom for the continued support, which has given us the confidence and platform to compete at the highest level."

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa commended the team for a great team effort and emerging top.

He reiterated Safaricom's commitment to nurturing sports and supporting Kenyans through their passion point.

"We are proud of our players for their amazing performance throughout the tour. Finishing the season with the Corporate Shield and one of our players placing second overall reflects the resilience, talent and consistency that Kenyan golfers can achieve when given the right support," said Ndegwa.

The Royal Nairobi finale delivered a fitting close to a season marked by high-level competition and growing fan engagement.

With the tour now concluded, attention shifts to the next major milestones, as all the Safaricom-sponsored players proceed to the upcoming Magical Kenya Open, and preparations intensify to compete on the global stage.