Kenya's Greg Snow has once again demonstrated his consistency in golf, finishing seventh in the Pearl of Africa Golf Series, the sixth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour (SunDev)-East Africa Swing. The tournament was held at the par 71 Entebbe Golf Club in Uganda, where Snow carded a tied-seventh finish on two-under-par 211 gross. This achievement was a significant milestone for Snow, especially after securing his Sunshine Tour card for the 2026/27 season.
The tournament was won by Uganda's Ronald Rugumayo, who completed a memorable victory on home soil to win his maiden Sunshine Development Tour title. Rugumayo started the final round top of the leaderboard on 11-under-par and carded a composed two-under-par 69 gross, finishing on 13-under-par total of 200 gross. This victory earned him 210 Order of Merit points and a prize of Sh500,000.
Snow's performance in the tournament was marked by a brilliant five-under-par 66 gross in the second round, which moved him into contention. However, he could not replicate his top form in the tough final round, carding a four-over-par 75 gross. Despite this, Snow remained positive about the overall week and what it means for his season. He expressed his excitement about competing consistently at a high level and testing himself against some of the best players.
The Pearl of Africa Golf Series attracted a strong international field of 109 professionals and elite amateurs from across Africa. Other notable finishers included Malawi's Paul Adam Chidale and Nigeria's Godwin Okoko, who finished tied for second on nine-under-par 204 gross. England's Matt Millar and South Africa's Slade Pickering finished tied for fourth on eight-under-par 205 gross.
Snow's seventh-place finish was a notable achievement, especially considering the strong competition. He was the best-placed Kenyan in the tournament, ahead of fellow Kenyans Daniel Nduva and Mutahi Kibugu. Snow's performance is a testament to his growing consistency in the regional golf circuit.
The Sunshine Development Tour (SunDev)-East Africa Swing is a significant tournament in the regional golf calendar. The tour provides a platform for golfers to compete against the best players in Africa and gain valuable experience. The tournament also offers a chance for golfers to earn points and prize money, which can help them advance in their careers.
Greg Snow's performance in the Pearl of Africa Golf Series is a positive indicator of his form ahead of the new season. With his Sunshine Tour card secured, Snow is poised to compete against the best players in the world. His seventh-place finish in the tournament is a confidence-boosting achievement that will serve him well in his future endeavors.
Key points
- Greg Snow finished seventh in the Pearl of Africa Golf Series.
- Ronald Rugumayo won the tournament with a 13-under-par total.
- Snow secured his Sunshine Tour card for the 2026/27 season.
