All Eyes on Nyali as 50+ Golf Pros Tee Off in Crucial PGK Tour Leg

More than 50 Kenyan professional golfers will compete at the fourth leg of the 2026 PGK Equator Tour at Nyali Golf Club from July 2 to July 5, as the race for qualification to the 2027 Magical Kenya Open and the 2028 Olympic Games gathers momentum.

The tournament moves to the coastal course after successful stops at VetLab Sports Club, Thika Sports Club and Limuru Country Club.

It also marks the first time the PGK Equator Tour will be played at Nyali Golf Club since the circuit was launched.

Players will face a different challenge at the par-71 course, with the coastal conditions expected to test their skills and adaptability

Samuel Njoroge Targets Bigger Lead in Nyali Competition 

Safaricom-backed Samuel Njoroge heads into the tournament as the overall tour leader with 2,017 ranking points.

He will be aiming to widen the gap at the top of the standings.

Close behind him is experienced golfer Dismas Indiza of Kakamega, who climbed to second place with 1,890 points after winning the third leg at Limuru Country Club.

Another Safaricom-backed professional, Mohit Mediratta, sits third with 1,580 points and will also be chasing a strong finish to reduce the gap between himself and the leaders.

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Matthew Wahome Hopes Home Advantage Pays Off

Home favourite Matthew Wahome returns to Nyali full of confidence after one of his best performances of the season at Limuru.

The local professional believes playing on his home course gives him an opportunity to build on his recent form despite the pressure of competing in front of home fans.

“I am pleased with how I performed at Limuru, especially after a challenging start to the season. That result has given me a lot of confidence as I head into Nyali, my home course,” Wahome said.

He added,”Competing at home comes with high expectations and added pressure, but I am optimistic about putting in a strong performance. I am looking to build on the momentum from the last leg and deliver an even better result this week.”

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PGK Equator Tour Continues to Grow

The 2026 PGK Equator Tour has eight more legs remaining after the Nyali event.

The circuit aims to develop Kenya’s professional golfers by giving them regular, high-level competition while offering a clear pathway to earn ranking points and qualify for major international tournaments, including the Magical Kenya Open and the Olympic Games.

The tour receives support from several corporate partners, including Safaricom PLC, Betika, Britam, Kenya Airways and NCBA, helping strengthen the growth of professional golf in Kenya

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