Golfers gather at Lakowe for Sunshine Dev Tour qualifiers
The Sunshine Developmental Tour Qualifying School is set to begin at Lakowe Lakes Golf Club, drawing professional golfers from across West and Central Africa. Ndung’u David Kitonga and Kihara Benjamin Kuria from the Sunshine Developmental Tour ‘East Africa Swing’ have joined the local organising team. The event is seen as a major opportunity for players to advance their professional careers. Femi Olagbenro, Golf Manager at Lakowe, highlighted the tournament’s role in boosting golf development in the region.
Match highlights
- The 54-hole competition is scheduled to run from Monday, April 13 to Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Lakowe Lakes Golf Club.
- Golfers from Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Gabon, and Nigeria are participating.
- Ndung’u David Kitonga and Kihara Benjamin Kuria have joined the organising team to support the event.
- The tournament offers a pathway for players to qualify for the main Sunshine Tour.
- Femi Olagbenro stated the event will become a permanent fixture to elevate professional golf in West Africa.
