Nduva turns on style at PGK Equator Tour 

By , July 8, 2025

Red-hot Daniel Nduva fired four late birdies to clinch the inaugural PGK Equator Tour opener at 18-under-par, sending a clear message to rivals and fans alike as the Nyali star eyes more glory in the upcoming Limuru leg. 

The Nyali Golf and Country Club’s ace wrapped up with an 18-under-par 274 (66, 69, 68, 71), claiming the title and a cash prize of Ksh201,000. 

He made a total of six birdies in the fourth round (at holes 2 and 8) before switching gears on the back nine, sinking four consecutive birdies between the 13th and 16th. Despite the positive score, Nduva told People Sports he failed to replicate the previous round’s back-to-back eagles at holes 13 and 14. 

“I was very positive I would seal my victory on the back nine, which I’m proud of, but I missed crucial opportunities to hit my 21-under-par target, including holes 13 and 14, where I made two eagles yesterday. Still, four birdies in a row were good enough to give me the win, and I promise there’s more to come,” said Nduva, just a fortnight before the second leg set to be hosted by Limuru Golf and Country Club. 

Runner-up David Wakhu, who finished at 16-under-par 276 (70, 67, 68, 71), credited his strong performance to his role at the recent 16th CISM World Military Golf Championship held in Diani. 

“Today I had fun because I was well-prepared after training hard with Team Kenya as their head coach for the CISM championship. We had more time to grind, and it paid off. Next up, I want to go one better and win a title in the upcoming PGK Equator events,” Wakhu told People Sports. 

Wakhu pocketed Ksh165,000, while Njoroge Kibugu, John Karichu, and Eric Ooko earned Ksh112,500, Ksh105,000 and Ksh95,000 respectively for finishing third, fourth and fifth. 

PGK chairman CJ Wangai expressed optimism that the Equator Tour will act as a gateway to Olympic representation. 

“It’s the first time in history we’ve had an under-par cut, and I’m confident that at this pace, we will have a Kenyan golfer feature at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, and possibly a Kenyan pro win the Magical Kenya Open in one of the next few editions,” said Wangai. 

Meanwhile, junior golfer Junaid Manji from Sigona Golf Club earned admiration from both fans and professionals after finishing ninth with a 4-under-par 288 (69, 72, 76, 71). 

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