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Rwanda's top golfer looks to fell Kenyan pros at East Africa Swing
Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera follows the flight of his tee shot at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club during the ProAm event of the Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing Johnnie Walker Classic event on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
What you need to know:
- Nsanzuwera leads the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing Order of Merit with 789 points, followed by Kenyans Njoroge Kibugi on 587 and veteran Dismas Indiza with 479 points.
- He said the Scotland tour broadened his understanding of competitive golf at the highest level.
Rwandan golfer Celestin Nsanzuwera says his recent experience competing on the Tartan Pro Tour in Scotland has strengthened his confidence and sharpened his game as he prepares for the upcoming Johnnie Walker Classic, the sixth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing.
The leg tees off at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Monday.
The Kigali-based golfer made the cut to play in the final round of the Dunnington Classic, a leg of the Scottish-based Tartan Pro Tour last Wednesday, finishing in 24th position with a level-par score of 213 (70, 73, 70).
Nsanzuwera leads the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing Order of Merit with 789 points, followed by Kenyans Njoroge Kibugi on 587 and veteran Dismas Indiza with 479 points.
Speaking at Royal Nairobi Golf Club during the Johnnie Walker Classic Pro-Am on Saturday, Nsanzuwera said the Scotland tour broadened his understanding of competitive golf at the highest level.
Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera in action at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club during the ProAm event of the Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing Johnnie Walker Classic event on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
“Playing in Scotland, the home of golf, gave me the chance to compete on classic links-style courses under very challenging weather conditions,” he said. “It really tested every part of my game, from ball control in the wind to course management and mental strength.”
“I had the opportunity to interact with professional golfers from different parts of the world, which helped me learn new techniques and approaches to preparation,” he noted.
Nsanzuwera said one of the biggest lessons he learned was the need for consistency and adaptability, especially in unpredictable weather conditions.
“Small details like club selection and shot placement make a huge difference at that level. Most importantly, I learned how to stay composed under pressure and trust my process.” Lessons that his fellow professionals from Kenya would find helpful.
Looking ahead to the Johnnie Walker Classic, Nsanzuwera said he feels ready and more confident than ever to challenge for another title following his recent win at the SportsBiz Africa Golf Championship in Kigali.
“Coming back to the Sunshine Development Tour, I feel more prepared and more confident in my abilities. I believe I have a strong chance to compete for another title,” he said.
The Johnnie Walker Classic will feature top professional and elite amateur golfers from across Africa, including Kenya, all vying for world ranking points and a share of the Sh2 million prize purse.
