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Kenya's pride: Kibugu, Wafula punch Sunshine Tour tickets

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KOGL chairman Patrick Obath awards Njoroge Kibugu during the Thika Greens Leg of the Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing. [Sunshine Tour]

Kenya's golf sensations Njoroge Kibugu and Naomi Wafula have made history as the first Kenyans to have ever earned a global tour card, punching tickets to next season's prestigious Sunshine Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour in that order.

The duo achieved the feat following their strong performances throughout the inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) - East Africa Swing that graced the East African countries.

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