John Lejirmah in action during the first round of the second leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing at the par-72 Ruiru Sports Club on June 9, 2025.
A total of 100 players had entered the tournament, though four withdrew for personal reasons and another four did not show up, leaving a field of 96 competitors battling for a share of the Sh2 million purse, with the winner set to take home Sh400,000.
Kenyan leading amateur John Lejirmah surged to an early lead as the second leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing teed off at the par-72 Ruiru Sports Club on Monday.
The Royal Nairobi Golf Club player, who finished fourth in the first leg at Thika Greens, fired an impressive six-under-par 66, thanks to eight birdies and just two bogeys, opening a four-shot lead over fellow amateur Michael Karanga of Ndumberi Golf Club.
