Speaking after his win, Ali said he was happy with how he managed to handle the pressure throughout the week. “It feels amazing to come through and win this. It’s been a tough week with a lot of pressure, but I’m proud of how I handled myself. I stayed patient throughout the tournament and trusted my game, even when things got difficult. “The finish was a bit nervy, especially on the last hole, but that’s golf. The most important thing is that I stayed calm enough to get the job done. This means a lot to me because it’s a big step forward in my journey, and I’m excited for what lies ahead on the Tour,” said Ali (via SunDev East Africa Swing). His final round featured birdies at the sixth, ninth, 15th and 17th holes, putting him in firm control heading into the closing stretch. A dramatic double-bogey on the 18th briefly threatened to undo his hard work, but the Kenyan amateur held on to seal a breakthrough victory. The Qualifying School attracted 55 players.