Fresh from winning the Nyali leg, Njoroge Kibugu will be seeking back to back victories when The Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing heads to Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort today.
Kibugu will be among the 61 professional and elite amateur golfers from various African countries set to battle it out for top prize money and crucial Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) and World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points.
The Diamonds Leisure leg has attracted a stellar line-up from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Burundi.
Kibugu will lead the Kenyan contingent that features Daniel Nduva fresh from his tied-second finish, and seasoned campaigners Greg Snow, Dismas Indiza, David Wakhu, Samuel Njoroge, Kenneth Bollo, and Tony Omuli. Vipingo’s Naomi Wafula will also be seeking to continue his stellar performances since turning pro.
Rwanda will once again be led by Celestin Nsazuwera, who tied for second at Nyali after being in contention until the final hole. Sunday Olapade will carry Nigeria’s hopes, while Uganda’s challenge will be spearheaded by Ronald Rugumayo.
Tanzania arrives with a six-strong squad, including Nuru Mollel, Isaac Wanyeche, and Abdalla Dullah, while Ghana and Malawi, each have a single representative in Erick Kwame and Paul Chidale respectively.
The women’s draw will again be headlined by Naom Wafula of Vipingo Ridge Golf Resort, who recently turned professional and made the cut at Nyali and will be looking to build on that momentum in Diani.
The par-72 Diamonds Leisure Golf Resort course is known for its coastal winds, tricky greens, and lush tropical fairways, making accuracy off the tee and careful course management essential.