When Serah Githaiga first picked up a golf club two years ago, she had no idea the sport would transform her life. Introduced to the game by a friend, Serah instantly 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 perceived as 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 with pride. “We worked hard, supported each other, and it paid off. It felt amazing.” What made the victory even more special was that it happened on her home course, a place she had grown familiar with, yet one that still demanded courage and composure in the final moments.
Nerves were inevitable, but Serah turned them into fuel. “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 very last minute, their unity carried them through. “We trusted each other, and everyone gave their best to secure a win. We supported each other, and that gave us the confidence to focus on every shot.”
For Serah, golf is more than a game. It is discipline, resilience, and mental therapy. Balancing her passion with family and work has not been easy, but she credits her strong support system. “Time management is the most critical thing. Family and work must come first, then I create time for golf. Fortunately, my family appreciates my passion, and we often play together.”
That family support is also what keeps her grounded. “Receiving recognition was a big surprise and a great encouragement for the effort I’ve put into practice. In golf, patience is everything,” she says. Her personal goal now is to lower her handicap and continue growing her game, with dreams of one day playing at Pine Valley Golf Course in New Jersey, one of the most prestigious courses in the world.
But beyond her own achievements, Serah hopes to leave a legacy that stretches far beyond the fairways. “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 are encouraged to play.”
Her vision is clear: to inspire more women to embrace golf and to contribute to the growth of golf tourism in Kenya. As she continues to refine her swing and sharpen her skills, Serah Githaiga is not just chasing personal milestones; she is carving a path for others to follow.
