Winner of the PGA of SA Senior Championship Jean Hugo
welcome
to the sunshine legends tour
The Sunshine Legends Tour is the official professional tour for golfers aged 50+ in South Africa and neighbouring territories.
Re-energised, re-focused and aligned with the standards of the European Legends Tour, we are entering a new era—one that honours our great history while building a world-class, commercially powerful platform for the future of over-50s golf.
History
of the tour
The story of the Sunshine Legends Tour begins in the mid-1990s with the birth of the South African Senior Open.
Names like Simon Hobday and John Bland lit up the leaderboards, while international icons Gary Player and Lee Trevino thrilled local crowds.
A New Era for legends
A New Name. A New Standard. A New Era.
For years, South African greats have shone on senior tours around the world.
Now, with the Sunshine Legends Tour, we’re bringing that standard home. Under a refreshed structure and player-driven leadership, the Tour is being rebuilt on three pillars:
- World-class competition – iconic South African and international legends competing on top courses across the region.
- Professional governance – a reinvigorated Board and Players’ Committee focused on transparency, accountability and long-term growth.
- Sponsor value – made-for-TV moments, pro-ams, hospitality and content that deliver real return on investment.
This is not just a rebrand. It’s a reset.
top stories
More news and articles from the tour
2025 SASO Results
Plettenberg Bay Country Club played host to a memorable week of championship golf as Doug McGuigan claimed the 2025 South African Senior Open title on the Garden Route.
2025 South African Senior Open
The South African Senior Open returns to Plettenberg Bay Country Club for the 5th time.
A New Era For Legends
South African over 50’s professional golf has entered a bold era with the launch of the Sunshine Legends Tour and including a new brand identity, a new board and players’ committee, and an official partner in Srixon.
the players
the stars of the sunshine legends tour
James Kingston
James Kingston, born 30th November 1965 in Ottosdal, South Africa, turned professional in 1988 and rose through the ranks across international tours.
Adilson da Silva
Adilson José da Silva is a seven-times winner on the Legends Tour, as well as winning the 2024 MCB Road to Mauritius Title
Keith Horne
The South African started playing as a youngster in Durban in his native South Africa, but was a relative latecomer to the professional ranks at the age of 25.
Mark McNulty
Even in the Legends game, his reputation for exquisite putting and relentless consistency remain intact.
André Bossert
Not only is Andre an excellent golfer, but he also holds a BA degree in Marketing from Tulsa University as well as a diving certificate.
Doug McGuigan
Doug was born in Durban, and started golf aged 7. He took to the game immediately. However, he was equally passionate about football, and played provincial soccer for 9 years.
For our Sponsors & Partners
Why Partner With the Sunshine Legends Tour?
The Sunshine Legends Tour connects brands with an influential, high-net-worth golfing audience that spans business leaders, decision-makers and lifelong fans of the game.
From headline sponsorships and series naming rights to bespoke pro-am and hospitality experiences, we work with partners to create:
- Unforgettable experiences for clients and guests
- Powerful storytelling built around legends of the game
- Meaningful community impact through development initiatives and local engagement
This is your chance to stand alongside some of South Africa’s most loved champions and help write the next chapter in our golfing story.
Current sponsors
We want to thank the support of the following sponsors
