The chase for golfing glory is officially on. With irons gleaming and fairways primed, the PGK Equator Tour teed off today at the lush Ruiru Sports Club, unleashing a thrilling eight-month journey across Kenya’s finest courses.

Over 50 of the country’s top professional golfers, backed by leading corporates, are now locked in competition, eyeing victory, pride, and a shot at the ultimate crown in February 2026 at the Muthaiga Sports Club.

Among those making headlines is Safaricom, which has injected KES3 million into the tour—and raised the stakes by unveiling its own dream team of four rising stars. Drawn from different corners of the country, Mutahi Kibugu, Mohit Mediratta, Samuel Njoroge, and Matthew Wahome are now flying the flag for the telco giant in both the Equator Tour and PGK-sanctioned events this season. Their journey, like the tour itself, promises high drama, long drives, and a whole lot of heart.

Safaricom will further support the four professional golfers during the Equator Tour series by providing branded golf kits (polo shirts, pants, golf bags, and caps), monthly airtime, a device, and incentive cash prizes for winners in each series. The players will also benefit from financial literacy training, ensuring they are equipped with essential skills beyond the course.

Furthermore, this partnership offers holistic support to the team, including weekly gym sessions, bi-monthly mental coaching, and monthly simulator-based performance analysis and data capture, enabling the players to continually track and improve their game.

“At Safaricom, we believe in creating more opportunities for young Kenyans to realise their full potential both on and off the field. Through this partnership with PGK, we are not just investing in these four exceptional golfers, but also in the future of Kenyan golf. I wish them the very best as they embark on this journey,” said Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom PLC CEO. 

The PGK Equator Tour forms part of the PGK’s Player Development Plan (PDP). The plan is structured with mentorship and training programmes designed to equip emerging golfers with the skills, discipline and exposure needed to thrive locally and internationally in competitive golf.

“It is exciting to be supported by such a big brand like Safaricom. As a team of young professional golfers, we see this as a great opportunity not just to showcase our talent but also to grow and develop our careers further. With this sponsorship, we will be able to gain more skills and compete on global stages. We are truly grateful to Dr. Peter Ndegwa for the warm welcome and for gifting us high-quality golf kits, which we will be using during the tour. We promise to make Safaricom proud as our corporate sponsor,” said Kibugu.

The launch of the PGK Player Development Plan and Equator Tour marks a new era in Kenyan golf, one grounded in vision, collaboration and the Olympic dream