Joseph Cwinyaai delivered a masterclass in golf on the ongoing seventh version of the Absa Financial institution Uganda Captain’s Bell Match, whereas Deo Akope proved that type is short-term however class is everlasting, and Peace Kabasweka returned to profitable methods in fashion.
Cwinyaai set the tone early with a sensational spherical of 63 on the opening day—matching the UGC Kitante course file. His efficiency, which featured a powerful 9 birdies, propelled him to the highest within the Gross (beginner) class. He cruised to victory with a outstanding 16-under-par whole of 200 over 54 holes, ending a full 16 strokes forward of teenage runner-up Anthony Otukei. This marks his third consecutive title win.
In the meantime, skilled golfers noticed Deo Akope declare victory in commanding vogue. The seasoned professional carded an 11-under-par 277 over 72 holes to safe the highest spot among the many professionals.
Deo Akope claimed victory in commanding vogue. The seasoned professional carded an 11-under-par 277 over 72 holes to safe the highest spot among the many professionals.
Within the girls’s class, Peace Kabasweka held her nerve to edge out Harriet Kitaka by 4 strokes, ending with a 234 over 54 holes.
The match wraps up at this time with the principle occasion—an 18-hole spherical that includes Absa Financial institution Uganda workers, together with new Managing Director David Wandera, and Uganda Golf Membership captain Paul Charles Rukundo. Board Chair Keith Kalyegira additionally joins within the motion.
The Captain’s Bell Match is a prestigious annual occasion that ushers within the membership captain’s new administration crew. It has grown to change into a celebration of competitors, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. This 12 months, professionals competed for a prize kitty of shs.20 million, as a part of a complete sponsorship bundle price sh179 million from Absa Financial institution Uganda.
“Golf has a particular method of bringing folks collectively, constructing friendships, and difficult us to be our greatest selves on and off the course,” mentioned Michael Segwaya, Chief Finance Officer at Absa Financial institution Uganda. “We’re proud to proceed enjoying a task in writing the story of golf in Uganda.”
Absa Financial institution Uganda, now in its seventh 12 months of supporting the Captain’s Bell Match, has persistently invested within the sport. Its assist has prolonged to enabling prime Ugandan golfers to compete internationally, together with within the prestigious Magical Kenya Open on the European Tour.
