A New Chapter for South African Legends Golf
Our mission is to restore confidence, rebuild the schedule and elevate the profile of South African over 50's professional golf.
Who We Are
custodians, champions, legends
The Sunshine Legends Tour is the official professional golf tour for players over 50 in South Africa and surrounding territories.
Affiliated to the Sunshine Tour, the Legends Tour is run as a non-profit organisation with a Board of Directors and a Players’ Committee to ensure strong governance, player representation and sustainable growth.
We are custodians of senior professional golf in the region—protecting its history, elevating its present and investing in its future.
where greatness continues
Our Vision
To build a world-class over-50s professional tour in South Africa
This vision of Sunshine Legends Tour is one that:
- Showcases our legends on broadcast-ready stages
- Attracts and retains blue-chip sponsors
- Creates meaningful playing opportunities for professionals as they transition beyond the main tour
- Inspires fans, juniors and club golfers across the African continent
We’re modelling our standards and ambitions on the European Legends Tour, while staying grounded in the spirit, diversity and resilience of South African golf.
we hope you can join us in this quest
A New Chapter
A New Chapter for South African Legends Golf
The Sunshine Legends Tour steps forward from a challenging period with renewed energy and a clear mandate:
- To restore confidence, rebuild the schedule and elevate the profile of over 50’s professional golf.
With a refreshed Board, engaged players, and strong alignment with the Sunshine Tour, we are putting proper structures, commercial strategy and long-term planning in place so sponsors, players and fans can invest in the Tour with confidence.
we are excited to get the journey underway
Strong Governance. Player-Led Future.
A New Name. A New Standard. A New Era.
The Sunshine Legends Tour is operated as a non-profit organisation with a dedicated Board of Directors and an active Players’ Committee. Together, they ensure:
- Transparent and accountable decision-making
- A clear voice for players on all competitive matters
- Responsible management of sponsor investment and Tour finances
- Long-term strategic planning rather than short-term fixes
2025 Board of Directors
Martin Banner (Chairman), Ian Smith (Commissioner), Hendrik Buhrmann, Phillip Degenaar, Dave King, Pat Lowth, Mutle Mogase, Richard Pike.
The new Players Committee comprises of the following: Phillip Degenaar (Chairman), Andy Britnell, Hendrik Buhrmann, Chris Davison, Paul Marks, Mokgeteng (John) Mashego
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.
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