Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kilembe Mines Golf Club used home knowledge to reclaim the prestigious Helmet Cup on Saturday at the Par 73, 18 hole course in Kilembe. The host club beat their visitors Entebbe Club with a difference of 63 strokes, according to a statement from the …
Read More »Kabasweka and Tusiime shine as Toro Club hosts Afriyea Parent-Child tournament
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The enchanting Toro Club played host to the third edition of the Afriyea Golf Academy Parent-Child Golf competition on the weekend. The social golf event attracted participants of all ages and skill levels, truly, showcasing the power of inclusion and diversity. As part …
Read More »Bogera wins MTN September Tee
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joseph Bogera beat the Rain and a huge field of 205 golfers to claim the MTN Monthly Tee of September at Entebbe Club on Saturday. Bogera, playing off handicap 12, returned to the club house with the best score of 69 nett on count …
Read More »Odere and Ramathan advance to quarters at Singleton Match Play Challenge
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Conrad Odere and Shaban Ramathan overcame a gruelling test in the third round of the Singleton Match Play Challenge on Saturday at Entebbe Club. The bespectacled pair overcame Ellis Katwebaze and Evelyn Atukunda on the 18th hole, 1 up to advance to the next …
Read More »Time to up the ante at Singleton Match Play Challenge
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sixteen teams will face off in eight matches as Round 3 swings off in the Singleton Match Play Golf Challenge at the par 71 Lakeside Entebbe Club this Saturday. Season two winners Shiela Kesiime and Toro Club lady captain Peace Amooti Kabasweka …
Read More »Odur and Manyindo storm Rd 3 in Singleton Match Play Challenge
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Michael Odur and Brian Manyindo held their nerve before storming the third round of the Singleton Match Play Challenge at Entebbe Club on Saturday. Odur and his partner were leading going into the last hole but their opponents Emmanuel Mugabi and Joseph Adrapi …
Read More »Kiryowa Kiwanuka, Elly Mukasa in spotlight in Rd 2 at Singleton match-play
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiryowa Kiwanuka and his golf partner Elly Mukasa are among the favourites for a win in the second round of the Singleton Match Play Challenge set for Saturday at Entebbe Club. The pair overcame James Okema and Emmanuel Lwanga a week ago in the first …
Read More »Kesiime and Kabasweka seeking history at Singleton Season 7
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheila Kesiime and Peace Amooti Kabasweka made history in season 2 of the popular Singleton Match Play in 2018, winning this pair tournament for the first time. This Saturday Round 1 of the nail biting Match Play Challenge tournament swings into action at the …
Read More »Tumusiime hits ace as Case Medcare wins Kamuntu Memorial Golf tourney
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Peter Tumusiime spiced up the Henry Kamuntu Memorial Golf tournament on Saturday at the Uganda Golf Club by hitting an ace on Hole 11. “It’s a remarkable feat that I have achieved on this course the first time I have done it,” Tumusiime stated. …
Read More »Nakalembe, Kibirige impress in West Africa pro golf tournaments
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Irene Nakalembe and Marvin Kibirige are back home after impresing on their debuts in tournaments in Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire recently. Nakalembe was making her debut in Kumasi and returned scores of 72, 81, 78, 83, 314, enroute to victory in the 66th Vodafone …
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