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Ugandan star Rugumayo urges Kenyan golfers to take advantage of Sunshine Tour

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Ronald Rugumayo from Uganda in action during the Magical Kenya Open DP World Tour at Muthaiga Golf Club on February 24, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Uganda's top professional golfer, Ronald Rugumayo, has urged fellow pros in Kenya and around East Africa to take advantage of the Sunshine Development Tour-East Africa Swing to elevate their golf and boost their chances at international events.

The 32-year-old is among the 90 golfers who have confirmed their participation in the first leg of the tour, set to tee off from Tuesday to Thursday at the par-72 Thika Greens Golf Resort through 54 holes for a stake of the Sh2 million prize kitty.

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