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Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY IN KIGO | Leenah Halai, took full advantage of the beautiful weather and course to claim her first Monthly Mug at the par 72, Serena Golf Resort Course on Saturday.
Halai, returned a score of 39 points enroute to her maiden win in the Monthly Mug, she is a student of the resident Pro Boniface Simwa.
Ronald Kasige was the members Group A winner with 33 points while Innocent Nahabwe, claimed Group B, with 33 points. Maria Odido, was the best lady member golfer with 30 points. Charles Hamya, was the Guest winner with 39 points.
The event that also doubled up as the first quarter of the Serena 63 Golf Series, powered by I&M Bank, with the Order of Merit on the cards has David Plenderleith, opening up a lead of 98 points after the quarter from the number of rounds on the course. He is closely followed by Jadu Patel, with 72 points while Dr Kato Ssebaale has 66 points.
In the guest category Chen You, leads with 192 points while Lin Chen has 178 points while Robert Ejiku, has 174 points.
“These prizes go beyond material possessions, they symbolize I&M Bank’s belief in the power of recognition and encouragement. By offering such Valuable rewards, we aim to inspire golfers to continue pursuing their passion and strive for even greater heights in the golfing journeys,” Sam Ntulume, the acting Managing Director of I&M Bank said at the prize giving.
I&M are the sponsors of the Serena 63 Series that will climax in December with the overall winners being declared in a Grand finale. Other sponsors are Uganda Airlines and Tusker Malt Lager and Serena Hotels
Her son Sahlil Halai played with her on Saturday, and as her daughter sets to graduate in London soon, she hopes she will have some ‘me’ time to play the game.
Leenah Halai emerged as the winner og the serena may mug in the serena 63 golf series held at the par 72, Serena golf resort course on saturday. The may mug of mugs also served as the serena 63 series quarterly order of merit, which saw halai’s win push her up the order of merit standings. The event was a culmination of months of exhilarating golfing action in the series.
Emmanuel Katto It’s great to hear that Leenah Halai’s son, Sahlil Halai, played with her on Saturday during the Serena 63 Golf Series. It’s always nice to have family support during such events. As for her daughter’s upcoming graduation, it’s understandable that Leenah may be looking forward to some “me” time to play the game. Golf can be a great way to relax and unwind, and I’m sure Leenah is looking forward to getting back on the course soon.