Mediratta Sets the Pace as Equator Tour Lands in Limuru
The cool, misty air and rolling fairways of Limuru Country Club provided the perfect stage for the second leg of the PGK Equator Tour, the much-anticipated Limuru Wazi. After a thrilling opener at Ruiru Sports Club earlier this month where Daniel Nduva emerged Champion the PGK’s top professionals teed off in what is widely considered one of the most technically demanding courses on the circuit.
And after Day 1, it’s Mohit Mediratta who leads the field with a composed and confident 5 under 67. Mediratta’s round was a masterclass in course management—his precision off the tee and sharp putting touch kept him bogey-free on the back nine, allowing him to finish one shot ahead of a tightly packed leaderboard.
After a steady start, Mediratta representing Safaricom in the Corporate tour lit up the leaderboard with a blistering birdie streak beginning at the 3rd hole, stringing together four birdies in five holes from 3 through 7. The run showcased not just his confidence but a fearless approach on Limuru’s tight fairways and fast greens. That early surge set the tone for the rest of his round, allowing him to settle in and protect his lead with smart, measured golf on the inward nine.
Hot on his heels are a trio of seasoned contenders—John Karichu, Greg Snow, and Kennedy Abuto—all finishing tied at -4 (68). Karichu, already riding momentum from a strong finish at Ruiru, once again proved his consistency and shot-making prowess. Snow, a perennial crowd favorite, looked sharp throughout the round, while Abuto made his intentions known with a poised and aggressive performance.
The cluster at -3 (69) include Visa’s Jeff Kubwa, Tony Omuli, and NCBA’s Edwin Mudanyi—all of whom showed discipline and control on a course where a single slip can undo an entire round. For Kubwa and Omuli, this was a return to form; for Mudanyi, it was a statement of growing confidence.
Also in the top 10 are NCBA’s Eric Ooko, Kenneth Bollo, and John Kagiri, all tied at -2 (70). Ooko continued his steady campaign, following up a top-5 finish at Ruiru with another strong showing, while Bollo and Kagiri demonstrated the depth of talent in the current professional field.
Limuru, known for its narrow fairways and fast greens, is a markedly different challenge from the more attackable Ruiru Sports Club, where Visa’s Daniel Nduva posted a remarkable -18 to win the opening leg.
With three rounds still to play, everything remains wide open. Friday’s second round will bring the cut, with only the top 20 players and ties advancing to the weekend.
As the Tour progresses, storylines are beginning to emerge—early frontrunners, comeback campaigns, and the hunger of younger professionals looking to break through. One thing is certain: the PGK Equator Tour is delivering thrilling, high-level golf and creating a stage worthy of Kenya’s top talent.
