A complete of 156 golfers are anticipated to compete within the 2026 Rwanda Open Golf Match, scheduled for September 24-27 at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas in Nyarutarama.
The match shall be performed over the venue's 18-hole course and can provide a complete prize purse of Rwf2 billion.
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The 2026 Rwanda Open shall be held in partnership with the Sunshine Tour, certainly one of Africa's main skilled golf circuits and a famend producer of world-class expertise.
In accordance with Rwanda Golf Union Vice President Harmless Rutamu, this yr's match shall be staged at a better stage, giving Rwandan golfers a chance to compete in opposition to stronger opposition and showcase their expertise on a wider stage.
The match will reserve 42 slots for Rwandan golfers and shall be broadcast stay on SuperSport.
“That is going to be a gateway not just for Rwandan golfers but in addition for the nation, as it’ll enable us to indicate the world what Rwanda has to supply by golf,” Rutamu instructed journalists throughout a press convention on Tuesday, July 28.
“Different sports activities, together with biking, soccer and basketball, have already helped put Rwanda on the worldwide map. Now, it’s our flip to showcase our expertise by golf.”
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Of the 156 individuals, 114 shall be skilled golfers, whereas 42 slots have been reserved for native gamers. 5 newbie golfers will even participate within the match.
Sunshine Tour Commissioner Thomas Abt stated the sturdy area displays the tour's ambition to broaden its footprint past South Africa and create extra alternatives for golfers throughout the continent.
“Traditionally, the Sunshine Tour has been primarily based in South Africa, however we at the moment are working to broaden throughout the continent,” Abt stated.
“Our focus is to create extra alternatives for golfers all through Africa and make sure that the continent has better illustration on the worldwide stage sooner or later.”
Rwanda's primary golfer, Celestin Nsanzuwera, will enter the match because the defending champion.
