Mudanyi tightens grip on lead at Sunshine Development Tour eighth leg

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 26, 2026 – Karen Country Club professional Edwin Mudanyi produced an eight-under-par 65 in the second round of the Rift Valley Championship to take a three-shot lead heading into Tuesday’s final round of the Sunshine Development Tour’s eighth leg. Mudanyi, who opened with a level-par round, delivered a bogey-free performance on the par-73 Nakuru Golf Club course to move to eight-under-par overall. His round featured eight birdies, four on each nine, on holes 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14 and 17. Speaking after his round, Mudanyi said: “I’m really happy with how I played tod...

Mudanyi, who opened with a level-par round, delivered a bogey-free performance on the par-73 Nakuru Golf Club course to move to eight-under-par overall.

His round featured eight birdies, four on each nine, on holes 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14 and 17.

Speaking after his round, Mudanyi said: “I’m really happy with how I played today. I was able to stay focused, take my chances and keep the mistakes off my card. The putting was good, and I managed to make the most of the opportunities I created. There’s still one round to go, so I’ll need to stay patient, stick to my game plan and keep doing the simple things well.”

Nigeria’s Edwin Okoko and Kenya’s Simon Njogu are tied for second place on five-under-par overall.

Okoko, who has been among the standout players on the tour this season, produced an impressive front nine featuring five birdies on holes 1, 5, 6, 8 and 9.

Source: Capital FM Sports