KOGL, Sunshine Development Tour sign recognition agreement
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The Safari Tour ranking points will be used to select professionals who will play in the Magical Kenya Open
Kenya Open Golf Limited, organisers of the Magical Kenya Open and the Safari Tour, have signed a Tour Recognition Agreement with the Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing (SDT).
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This agreement elevates the SDT to a 'Recognised Tournament' offering Safari Tour ranking points, which will be exclusively used to qualify for slots in the Magical Kenya Open, a DP World Golf Tour championship.
Speaking about the agreement, KOGL Chairman Patrick Obath said that whilst the Safari Tour will remain the exclusive pathway to the Magical Kenya Open, professional golfers will be able to earn Safari Tour points on the SDT.
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"This synergy between the Tours opens up spaces and opportunities for our professional golfers to play more golf, participate in more tournaments in their quest to earn ranking points," he said.
"KOGL will support the SDT with tournament officials to ensure that the course set up and officiating are maintained at a very high standard befitting of both Tours."
The Safari Tour ranking points will be used to select professionals who will play in the Magical Kenya Open.
"The pathway into the Open will be merit-based and clearly defined. The professional golfers now know what is required of them to qualify, and as we progress through the season, it is their hard work, their commitment to the sport that will earn them spots into the Magical Kenya Open,” added Obath.
The SDT event at Vet Lab Sports Club, set for Sunday, 2 November, will be the first qualifying event under this new agreement.
"In addition to Vet Lab, we will also have one event in Nigeria in the coming months, and all the upcoming SDT events at Limuru Country Club, Vipingo and at the Karen Country Club will all count towards the Safari Tour ranking and ultimately qualification into the Open 2026," Obath added.
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