A strong field of 82 golfers from across Africa has been confirmed for the sixth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, taking place from 13th to 15th October at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club.
The event will also feature a Pro-Am tournament on Saturday, October 11, ahead of the main championship.
The Royal event has attracted top professional and elite amateur golfers drawn from Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Malawi, all vying for world ranking points and a share of the Ksh. 2 million prize purse.
It will feature 54 holes, with the top 30 players and ties making the cut after round two to compete in the final round on Wednesday, 15th October.
According to Tournament Director David Kihara, the course is in top shape and ready for play.
“Preparations are in top gear for the Royal leg. The course is in great condition, and we expect very competitive golf throughout the three days. We’re also delighted to see such a strong international field and vibrant local participation, which speaks to how far the Tour has come.”
The tournament field includes leading professionals such as Celestin Nsanzuwera from Rwanda, winner of the previous leg in Kigali; Kenya’s Njoroge Kibugu, Mutahi Kibugu, Dismas Indiza, David Wakhu, Greg Snow, Visitor Mapwanya (Zimbabwe), Olapade Sunday (Nigeria), and Phillip Kasozi (Uganda).
Among the women set to compete are Naom Wafula of Vipingo Ridge, Angel Eaton from Tanzania, Margaret Njoki (Kenya), Ashley Awuor (Kenya), Kellie Gachaga (Kenya), and Madina Hussein (Tanzania), continuing the Tour’s commitment to inclusivity and promoting women in golf.
The Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing provides a structured platform for professionals and elite amateurs to earn Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) and World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points, alongside Sunshine Development Tour points, contributing to qualification opportunities for higher-tier tours such as the Sunshine Tour and Big Easy Tour in South Africa.