Limuru country club set for four-day Sunshine Tour qualifier

A field of 55 players will tee off on Tuesday, 7th April, at the par-72 Limuru Country Club as the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing Qualifying School gets underway.

The four-day qualifier marks the first step in the race for places in the 2026/27 season.

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The event has attracted a diverse and competitive field from across East Africa and beyond, featuring players from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, as well as international entrants from the United States, United Kingdom, and India.

A mix of professionals and elite amateurs promises a tightly contested battle for Tour membership.

Play will start at 7:30 am, with groups teeing off from both the 1st and 10th tees.

The draw is balanced between seasoned professionals and emerging talent, all seeking a foothold on the Sunshine Development Tour and a pathway into the Sunshine Tour and other major international tours.

Kenya boasts a strong contingent, including professionals Nelson Mudanyi, William Odek, Jeff Kubwa, Abraham Galgalo, and Matthew Wahome.

They will be joined by lady professional Jacquelyne Walter and elite amateur Kellie Gachaga, alongside amateurs Tsevi Soni, Elill Omollo, and Mikael Kihara.

Tanzania’s representatives include professionals Fadhyl Nkya, Isaack Wanyeche, Angel Eaton, and Abdallah Yusufu, plus amateurs Ally Jumanne, Prosper Emmanuel, and Isaka Dunia. Zambia’s lineup features Raphael Phiri (pro), Kelly Tembo (pro), and Dezzie Ng’andu (amateur). Rwanda is represented by amateur Jacques Byiringiro, while Uganda fields professional David Kamulindwa. Malawi’s Kamoza Longwe (pro) also adds to the regional depth.

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The international contingent includes U.S. professionals Gabriel Cruz and Andrew Proctor, U.K. amateur Elliot Bradley, and India’s amateur Hetansh Shah.

As the official gateway into the Tour, Q-School performances over four rounds will determine player rankings and eligibility for the season ahead, placing immediate pressure on competitors to perform consistently from the very first tee shot.

Sunshine Development Tour Tournament Director David Kihara highlighted the quality of the field, reflecting the growing stature of the Tour in the region.

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“This is a strong and well-balanced field, which is exactly what you want at this stage of the season. You have experienced players alongside emerging talent, all competing for the same opportunity. Q-School is always a test of composure and consistency, and we expect a very competitive start to the week here at Limuru,” he said.

The East Africa Q-School is the first of two qualifying events.

A West Africa edition will follow in Lagos, Nigeria, from 13th to 15th April 2026 at Lakowe Lakes Golf Estate, as the Tour continues to expand its footprint across the continent.