David Wakhu delivered a masterclass performance at the Sigona Golf Club to capture the seventh leg of the PGK Equator Tour, firing an impressive four-round total of 15-under-par 273.
The Golf Park professional held off a fierce 47-man field to claim his second title of the season following a recent win at Ruiru, elevating him to third place in the Order of Merit standings with 3,110 points.
Veteran campaigner Dismas Indiza mounted a strong challenge but finished four strokes back in second place at 11-under-par 277. Safaricom-sponsored golfer Samuel Njoroge and Greg Snow tied for third at 3-under-par 285. Despite the setback, Njoroge maintains his grip on the top of the Order of Merit leaderboard with 4,327 points, ahead of Indiza (3,490 points) and Snow (3,015 points).
“This victory gives me a lot of confidence as we head into the remaining legs of the tour,” Wakhu stated following his win. “I have put a lot of work into my game, and I am glad it has paid off. I want to thank my team and everyone who has supported me, and I hope to maintain this momentum for the rest of the season.”
Sigona leg leaderboard top 10
1. David Wakhu: 273 (-15)
2. Dismas Indiza: 277 (-11)
T3. Samuel Njoroge: 285 (-3)
T3. Greg Snow: 285 (-3)
5. Njoroge Kibugu: 289 (+1)
6. Isaiah Otuke: 291 (+3)
T7. Naom Wafula: 292 (+4)
T7. Malik Taimur: 292 (+4)
9. Daniel Nduva: 293 (+5)
10. Mike Kisia: 294 (+6)
The tournament highlighted history as Naom Wafula, the PGK’s first female professional golfer, put on a solid display to earn a impressive T7 finish alongside Malik Taimur.
The PGK Equator Tour serves as a vital platform for players aiming to secure qualification spots for the 2027 Magical Kenya Open and the 2028 Olympic Games. The circuit shifts to the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in two weeks for the eighth leg of the season.