To most people, Mohit Mediratta is a professional golfer whose name has become synonymous with Kenya’s golfing scene. Yet while golf defines his career, it is only one part of who he is.
His story stretches far beyond the fairways. From representing Kenya in cricket and competing in international mind sports to mentoring young golfers and beginning each morning with meditation.
At the heart of it all are the lessons of honesty, respect, and integrity instilled by his father and grandfather long before he became a professional.
His journey is as much about character as it is about achievement.
Among his career highlights is victory at the opening leg of the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour at VetLab Sports Club.
Mohit delivered a standout performance, highlighted by a remarkable hole-in-one, to top the leaderboard.
His achievements, however, extend beyond the golf course. In 2008, he represented Kenya at the Mind Sports Olympics in Beijing, competing in bridge, a strategic card game.
Where It All Began: Family, Golf and Values
Introduced to golf at the age of four by his father and grandfather, Mohit learnt that the game was about far more than mastering a swing. It was also about character.
According to the Safaricom-sponsored golfer, from his earliest days on the course, his father and grandfather taught him that golf is built on honesty, integrity, respect and discipline.
Beyond that, they taught him to respect his playing partners and to carry himself with humility, both on and off the course.
Long before he built a career in professional golf, he understood that success would ultimately be measured not only by trophies and titles, but by the character he displayed every day.
A Career- Defining Choice for Mohit
Before golf became his profession, Mohit represented Kenya in cricket at the national level. For a time, his future lay at the crossroads of two sports, prompting him to make a career-defining decision between cricket and golf.
Looking back, he prefers not to credit cricket with shaping the athlete he became, seeing it instead as an important part of his sporting journey.
“I don’t know if it shaped me, but it was part of the journey. I’ve always played sport at a very high level, so it really came down to choosing between the two.” He said.
Even so, he admits that timing may have played a role in the path he ultimately chose.
“If the IPL (Indian Premier League) had been launched a few years earlier, maybe I wouldn’t be standing here. But it wasn’t and here I am.” Mediratta noted.
While cricket offered another avenue to elite competition, golf ultimately became the stage on which he built his career.
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Where Mind Meets Performance
Away from competition, his interests and routines reveal a thoughtful individual who values personal growth as much as sporting success.
When asked what most people do not know about him, he points first to his spirituality.
“I wouldn’t call myself religious, but I am a very spiritual person. I meditate for an hour every morning before I leave.” He revealed.
For Mediratta, meditation is more than a daily ritual. It is an essential part of maintaining clarity and balance.
“As human beings, we go through different experiences in life. Meditating every day helps you cleanse and almost remove past traumas or instances that may be stuck with you. It also gets you into the right frame of mind to tackle whatever obstacles the day brings.” Mohit added.
Giving Back to the Game
For Mohit, stepping away from competition does not mean stepping away from golf. In many ways, his life still revolves around the game.
When he is not competing, he works with Callaway, supplying one of golf’s leading equipment brands, while also dedicating much of his time to coaching golfers of all ages from children as young as eight to golfers in their seventies.
Whether he is helping a young golfer discover the game or working with older players who simply enjoy being on the course, the goal remains the same: creating an environment where every student has the confidence to improve and enjoy the game.
“I think it’s about being friendly with your clients and your students, making them feel comfortable. Once they’re comfortable, it gives them the opportunity to shine and perform at their best. My role as a coach is to get the best out of the student so they can reach their full potential.” The golfer noted.
Progress Over Perfection
Success in professional golf begins long before the opening shot is played. For Mohit, preparation involves time in the gym and regular sessions with both a psychologist and a swing coach.
He believes the pursuit of improvement never ends because perfection in golf simply does not exist.
“Golf is not a perfect game. You’ll never be perfect, so there’s always something to work on whether it’s your body movements, your swing or your club positions. There’s always something.” He said.
According to him, that mindset becomes even more important when things go wrong on the course.
Like every golfer, he has experienced disappointing shots, but he believes the game teaches one of life’s greatest lessons, acceptance.
“You have to accept it. Golf teaches you a lot about acceptance. There’s a famous saying: ‘The most important shot is the next one.’ How you deal with a bad shot is very important. You have to forget the previous one, look forward and stay positive for the next.” Mohit stated.
More Than Meets the Eye
From Mohit’s perspective, golf is far more physically demanding than many people realise.
Unlike football or rugby, where training often focuses on strength and size, golfers prioritise flexibility, mobility and explosive power.
In addition, he explained that training is designed to improve the movements used in the golf swing.
Resistance band exercises help develop rotation through the shoulders, back and torso, while squats build the leg strength, stability and explosive power needed for a consistent swing.
Rather than lifting the heaviest weights, golfers focus on functional exercises that translate directly to performance on the course.
That physical preparation, however, is only one part of the equation. According to olympiad, one of the most deceptively difficult shots in golf is the 50-yard pitch.
Although it looks straightforward, it’s one of the hardest shots to master because it demands exceptional touch, precision and consistent practice.
Additionally, it requires hours of repetition to execute with confidence.
Conversations off the Course
Away from competition, Mohit is just as likely to be talking football as golf. While golf naturally dominates conversations when he’s with fellow players, he says discussions with non-golfing friends quickly move on to “anything and everything else.”
Sport, however, is never far from the agenda. A self-confessed Arsenal supporter, Mediratta admits football often fuels the banter, especially when club loyalties come into play.
His friendship group is a colourful mix of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United fans, with the latter earning a playful jab as the “deluded” group.
The Legacy Beyond Golf
Golf may have introduced Mohit to competition, but the lessons he values most were never measured by trophies or scorecards.
Instead, they are found in the values the game has instilled. Integrity, respect, resilience and a commitment to continual growth.
Those principles continue to shape not only the golfer the public sees, but also the person behind the game.
