Rwanda’s top golfer, Celestin Nsanzuwera, is looking forward to making the most of home advantage as he prepares to tee off in the SportsBiz Africa Golf Championship, the fifth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, taking place from September 3–5 at the Kigali Golf Resort & Villas, Nyarutarama. Nsanzuwera has been one of the standout performers of the inaugural East Africa Swing, consistently proving himself against some of the region’s best golfers. He finished runner-up at Thika Greens, placed seventh at Ruiru, Kenya, and delivered a thrilling run at the SunDev East Africa Johnnie Walker Classic in Diani, Momabsa, where he beat Kakamega’s Dismas Indiza in a dramatic final-round showdown to clinch the title. The Diani triumph not only underlined Nsanzuwera’s growing stature but also propelled him to the top of the Tour’s Order of Merit standings with 579 points, ahead of Kenya’s Njoroge Kibugu and veteran Dismas Indiza, who sit second and third respectively. Earlier this 2025, he also secured a big career milestone by winning the Q-School qualifier at the Great Rift Valley Golf Resort, cementing his status as one of the top regional talents to watch. In the build-up to Kigali, the Rwandan pro golfer has been fine-tuning his game, with a particular focus on consistency and short-game sharpness as he aims to claim his second win in the tour. “I’ve been working hard to fine-tune my game, focusing a lot on consistency and short-game sharpness. Being here in Kigali has allowed me to adjust to the course conditions and the altitude, making sure every practice round is purposeful. It’s been a mix of physical preparation, course management, and mental focus,” he said. On what he has worked on since his strong performances across the earlier legs of the Tour, Nsanzuwera added, “The biggest focus has been on my putting and approach play.” “Those tournaments showed me that my long game is in good shape, but converting opportunities on the greens is what really separates a top finish from a win. I’ve also been working on staying patient under pressure and making smart decisions when the conditions get tough,” he said. Looking ahead to next week’s challenge, Nsanzuwera acknowledged the strength of the field but expressed confidence in his form and consistency. “My goal is always to put myself in contention come the final round. With the experience I’ve gained from the earlier legs, I feel confident I can challenge myself for the title. But more than that, I want to keep building consistency, collect valuable points, and show that East African golfers can compete at the highest level.”
