Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Easy Birdies Golf Academy (EBGA) has stepped up a campaign to spread the game of golf among school going children in Kampala and Entebbe. Hannington Mpiima, the executive director of the academy, says interest in the game is growing among the young. Easy Birdies Golf …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda sends golfers to 2024 Magical Kenya Open
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 10 golfers from Uganda who will be taking part in the Pro-Am event of the 2024 Magical Kenya Open have been flagged off during a ceremony at Absa Bank Uganda. Absa is sponsoring the entire contingent’s participation in the prestigious tournament – happening …
Read More »Draw not good enough for Uganda, as Kenyan golfers retain Victoria Cup
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya retained honours in the prestigious Victoria Golf Cup on Saturday despite being held to a draw at the 6th editon at the par 72 Kitante golf course. Uganda had to win 6 of the 10 singles games to overtake Kenya and claim the trophy, …
Read More »Ugandan golfers eye second win at Victoria Cup
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Team Uganda will be eyeing a second win at the prestigious Victoria Cup, a team tournament that will be held from February 1-3 at the Uganda Golf Club. This team tournament matches the best golfers of Uganda against those of Kenya. The Victoria Cup, …
Read More »Mbale Sports Club raises sh80 million in golf fundraiser
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Golfers from various clubs in the country on Friday raised sh80 million for up country club Mbale at a one-day tournament at the Uganda Golf Club in Kampala. Mbale Sports Club, are fundraising to buy a tractor and a gungmower to enable them maintain …
Read More »Hectic pro golf season awaits Ronald Rugumayo in new year
✳ Rugumayo Golf Schedule Safari Tour from 7-10 January 2024 Plus the remain Safari Tour events this month SDC Open 1-4 Feb 2024 Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open 8-11 February NMB Championship 22-25 February( Collides with Magical Kenya Open) SDC Championship 29 Feb-3 March Jonsson Workwear Open 7-10 March Kampala, Uganda …
Read More »It’s a season ending golf frenzy at Stanbic Mug of Mugs at UGC
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A hectic golf season comes to a close on Saturday as the Par 72 Kitante course hosts the Stanbic Bank Mug of Mugs. The grand finale has attracted close 200 golfers in what is expected to be a thriller for most club members. “It’s …
Read More »Order of Merit up for grabs in Grand Finale at Entebbe Club
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | If Michael Monne playes with the consistency he has shown all year, he will win the MTN Grand Mug of Mugs at Entebbe on Saturday. He has played 11 rounds with his best 8 reading 569. “Well, I am definitely excited and looking forward …
Read More »UCAA gives Seniors Golf sh15m boost
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Seniors Golf Association (USGA) has been handed a sh15 million boost by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority ahead of the Seniors Open set for December 2-3. “Our partnership with CAA has been on for many years and we are glad that it coincides …
Read More »Rotary Club of Kyadondo wins Rotary golf tournament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Richard Mwami, Tony Kisada and Michael Tumusiime were in outstanding form with a 95 stableford points Friday as Kyadondo Club won the annual Rotary Golf tournament at UGC, Kitante. The team of Sam Muwanga, Anne Abeja, Nila Manzi and Andrew Muguluma spurred Ssese Rotary …
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