By KPC Reporter
When Serah Githaiga first picked up a golf club just two years ago, she never imagined the sport would change her life.
Introduced to the game by a friend, she quickly fell in love with the outdoors, the rhythm of the swing, and the calm yet competitive spirit that defines golf.
Today, she is not only a champion but also a beacon of inspiration for women venturing into a sport once considered out of reach.
Her defining moment came at the Nyeri Golf Club, where she was part of the winning team in the KCB East Africa Golf Tour.
“Winning my first major tournament was an incredible feeling,” she recalls.
“We worked hard, supported each other, and it paid off. It felt amazing.”
The victory was even sweeter because it happened on her home course—familiar ground that still demanded courage and composure in the tense final moments.
“I stepped onto the course focused, with an overwhelming sense of excitement after every successful shot,” she says.
Despite teaming up with her partners at the last minute, their unity carried them through.
“We trusted each other, and everyone gave their best. That support gave us the confidence to focus on every shot.”
For Serah, golf has become more than a sport.
It is discipline, resilience, and even mental therapy.
Balancing her passion with work and family is never easy, but she credits her strong support system.
“Time management is everything. Family and work must come first, then I create time for golf. Fortunately, my family appreciates my passion—and we often play together,” she says.
That support keeps her grounded, as does the recognition she has earned along the way.
“Receiving recognition was a big surprise and a great encouragement for the effort I’ve put into practice. In golf, patience is everything.”
Her personal goal now is to lower her handicap and keep improving, with dreams of one day teeing off at Pine Valley Golf Course in New Jersey—one of the world’s most prestigious courses.
But beyond her own milestones, Serah is determined to inspire others.
“You win the moment you decide to start playing,” she tells young girls and women. “Golf is satisfying.
It gives you mental therapy, makes you stronger, and teaches resilience.
Every good shot gives relief, and every bad shot reminds you to focus on the next one. Women and girls should be encouraged to play.”
Her vision is clear: to inspire more women to embrace the sport and to contribute to the growth of golf tourism in Kenya.