Meet the Players who make up The South African Legends Tour
Every event, every putt and every point earned counts towards this ranking, showcasing the legends who set the standard for performance on our Tour.
LEGEND PLAYERS
The heartbeat of the tour
The Players of the Sunshine Legends Tour are the heartbeat of our circuit – major champions, tour winners and fan favourites who continue to compete with passion well beyond 50.
These are the names you grew up watching, now writing a new chapter as Sunshine Legends.
Get to know the personalities behind the scorecards, explore their stories and follow the golfers who keep inspiring generations on and off the course.
where greatness continues
2025 players
To build a world-class over-50s professional tour in South Africa
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.
Paul Eales
Paul Eales is a popular figure within the Legends Tour, both on the golf course and in the commentary booth!
Ulrich van den Berg
The illustrious career of Ulrich van den Berg began when he first picked up a club at the age of eight. He was largely self-taught in his early years, and played most of his golf at East London Golf Club.
Slenda Sithebe
Slenda’s story—from taxi rank to tour professional—captures the heart of what modern South African golf and the Sunshine Legends vision are about: opportunity, perseverance and using the game as a vehicle to uplift others.
Chris Williams
Chris is known for a compact, reliable action and a competitive edge that hasn’t dimmed with age, he embodies the spirit of the Sunshine Legends Tour.
Cliffy Barnard
As Head Professional at Plettenberg Bay Country Club and Managing Director of Gimme Golf, Cliff Barnard is at the heart of golf on the Garden Route.
Kenny Dube
Kenny Dube is one of South African golf’s great all-round professionals – a proven tournament player, highly respected club pro and a powerful role model for the next generation.
Andrew McLardy
Zimbabwe-born and South African-based, Andrew McLardy has been a steady presence in professional golf for more than two decades.
Kevin Berger
German-born Kevin Berger is a PGA playing professional whose career bridges European fairways and a growing connection with Southern African senior golf.
Roger Wessels
Port Elizabeth–born Roger Wessels is one of South Africa’s most respected all-round golf professionals – a proven tour winner who has gone on to become a highly regarded coach and mentor.
Wallie Coetsee
Wallie represents the modern senior professional: a player who has seen every side of tour life, stuck with it through the lean years, and is now enjoying a richly deserved renaissance on the over-50s stage.
Past winners
Past winners on the sunshine legends tour
Wallie Coetsee
Wallie represents the modern senior professional: a player who has seen every side of tour life, stuck with it through the lean years, and is now enjoying a richly deserved renaissance on the over-50s stage.
John Bland
Bland was a regular presence near the top of the Sunshine Tour’s Order of Merit and one of the region’s most respected competitors.
Hugh Baiocchi
As a senior, Baiocchi transitioned seamlessly to the U.S. Champions Tour, where he added multiple victories and further enhanced the reputation of South African golf on the world stage.
Gary Player
Gary Player’s career set the benchmark for the legends who followed, and his influence is woven into the history and identity of the Sunshine Legends Tour.
Simon Hobday
For the Sunshine Legends Tour, Hobday embodies exactly what “legend” means: world-class ability, a deep connection to Southern African golf, and a personality that made the game more fun for everyone—players, caddies and fans alike.
Mark McNulty
Even in the Legends game, his reputation for exquisite putting and relentless consistency remain intact.
Past legends
Past legends on the sunshine legends tour
David Frost
Based between South Africa and the United States, he has long personified the dual identity of Sunshine Tour players: rooted in African golf, yet fully competitive on the biggest international stages.
Nick Price
His journey from the Sunshine Tour to global No. 1 embodies exactly what the Sunshine Legends Tour wants young players – and sponsors – to believe is possible.
Phil Simmons
He finished runner-up in the 1985 South African Open and competed regularly on the Southern African/Sunshine Tour era fields, earning a reputation as a tough competitor and fine ball-striker.
John Bland
Bland was a regular presence near the top of the Sunshine Tour’s Order of Merit and one of the region’s most respected competitors.
Wayne Westner
For many South African fans, Westner represented a golden era of home-grown talent able to take on – and beat – the world.
Fulton Allen
His victories in both hemispheres showcased the depth of Southern African golf and strengthened the link between local circuits and the world’s biggest stages.
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