The final round of the tournament was played on Sunday, September 27, 2026, after the competition began on September 24.
The tournament brought together more than 150 golfers, including about 50 players from South Africa and 13 Rwandans, comprising both professional and amateur golfers.
The Rwandan players were Nshimyumuremyi Emile, Habimana François, Dusabe Jules, Nsabimana Aloys, Maniraguha Adam, Olivier Munyaneza, Ndayisenga Ernest, Byiringiro Jacques, Hakizimana Jean Baptiste, Hitayezu Jean Baptiste, Niyonkuru Alain, Dusabe Felix and Nsanzuwera Celestin.
Dusabe Felix, who competed in the amateur category, won the Amateur Player of the Year award as the best-performing Rwandan in the tournament.
Celestin Nsanzuwera, Rwanda’s top-ranked golfer, did not have his best tournament, finishing in 20th place.
South African players dominated the tournament, which has traditionally been played in their home country, where the Sunshine Tour is based.
Kyle De Beer made a strong start, carding 66 out of 72 on the first day. He followed that with 65 on the second day, 66 on the third and 64 on the final day.
He finished 27 under par, becoming the only player to reach that score and securing the tournament title. He received the trophy along with a prize of 396,250 South African rand, equivalent to approximately Rwf36.08 million.
South African Estiaan Conradie finished second at 21 under par.
Daniel Cronje, Allen John, Benjamin Kedochim, Travis Procter, Ryan van der Klis and Cole Stevens all tied for third place at 20 under par.
Although they did not win the Rwanda tournament, French golfer Benjamin Kedochim leads the overall Sunshine Tour standings with 589.38 points. Daniel Cronje is second with 359.69 points, while Cole Stevens is third with 340.08 points.
