Snow earns Sunshine Tour Card for 2026/27

Greg Snow poses for a photo with his Betika Masters trophy-min/HANDOUT 

Professional golfer Greg Snow is the latest Kenyan to secure the coveted Sunshine Tour card for the 2026/27 season.

He becomes the fourth player from the Sunshine Tour – East Africa Swing to secure a Sunshine Tour card for the 2026/27 season.

He joins Njoroge Kibugu, Celestin Nsanzuwera and Dismas Indiza, who finished first, second and third, respectively, on the Order of Merit during the Tour’s inaugural season. 

Snow, the Muthaiga Golf Club player, earned the card following an impressive performance at the Theo Manyama Qualifying School Final Stage held last week at Parys Golf & Country Estate and Vaal de Grace Golf Estate in South Africa. 

Competing against a strong field of 178 players from across Africa and beyond, Snow delivered a composed and consistent display over the gruelling 90-hole tournament that featured a cut after 72 holes for the top 65 players and ties to finish tied 21st at 15-under par 345.  

He carded rounds of 68, 68, 67, 72, and 70 to secure a place among the top 25 players and ties, earning Sunshine Tour membership in Category 9. This category provides players with higher chances of entry into events, particularly when fields are oversubscribed  

On the final day, Snow opened with a 34 on the front nine, including birdies at the par-4 sixth and par-5 ninth. Despite back-to-back bogeys at holes 12 and 13, the experienced golfer recovered strongly with birdies at the par-4 17th and par-5 18th to record a strong finish. 

Reflecting on the achievement, Snow said, "Securing my Sunshine Tour card for the 2026/2027 season is an incredible feeling. It’s something I’ve worked towards for a long time, so there’s a real sense of pride and relief knowing that the hard work has paid off.”

He added: At the same time, it’s only the beginning. I see it as an opportunity to compete consistently at a high level, keep improving, and really test myself against some of the best players out there. I’m excited for what’s ahead, grateful for the support around me, and motivated to make the most of this next chapter." 

Snow earned the right to play in the final stage of Q School by finishing 5th in the Sunshine Development Tour Order of Merit, which qualified him among the top 30 players for the 90-hole final qualifying event in South Africa.   

He said he went to South Africa for Q School driven by a belief in his game and a desire to compete at a higher level.

 “I knew that if I wanted to grow and give myself the best opportunities, I had to step out of my comfort zone and test myself in a stronger, more competitive environment," he noted.  

Speaking on Snow’s achievement, Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing Promoter Charles Gacheru praised the golfer’s consistency and highlighted the pathway the tour continues to create for regional talent. 

“Greg’s achievement is a perfect example of what the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing was designed to do. It provides our players with a clear and competitive pathway to the Sunshine Tour and beyond,” said Gacheru.