The Professional Golfers of Kenya Equator Tour officially returns for its second edition, teeing off at the Par 72 Vet Lab Sports Club in Nairobi, with Safaricom-backed players aiming to defend their dominance.
The series serves as a key qualifying pathway for the Magical Kenya Open and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
The opening leg, running from Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th, will feature over 50 professional golfers, including Samuel Njoroge, Mutahi Kibugu, Matthew Wahome, and Mohit Mediratta.
“Last year was a successful season for our team, and we are delighted to have lifted the shield after finishing top overall. That victory was a proud moment for us and gave the team great confidence heading into the new season. We are excited for this year’s edition and look forward to competing strongly once again as we aim to defend our title,” said Mutahi Kibugu.
In the first edition, the four Safaricom-sponsored golfers topped the overall standings after accumulating a total of 8,555 points.
Out of the four, three players went on to compete in the 2026 Magical Kenya Open at Karen Country Club.
“We are truly pleased to see the impact this series is having on our young players, shaping them and preparing them to compete at the highest level on global stages such as the Magical Kenya Open. We are proud to continue backing these four golfers as they build on their experience and rise to even higher levels of competition. Last year, they made us proud by topping the corporate standings, and we are confident they will carry that same momentum into this season. We wish them the very best,” said Peter Ndegwa.
“Last year was not really good for me, but every day in golf is a learning opportunity…” said Matthew Wahome.
This year’s edition runs through February 2027.
Safaricom’s KES 3 million sponsorship deal continues to support the golfers.