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

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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