Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Rino Kitimbo and Gloria Mbaguta claimed the Order of Merit for the Men’s and Ladies’ categories at the Stanbic Bank Grand Mug of Mugs on Saturday at Uganda Golf Club. Kitimbo completed the season with 34 points over the 12 rounds of action, while …
Read More »Kirarira, Aganyira crowned in style at MTN Grand Tee of Tees at Entebbe Club
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The air and atmosphere at East Africa’s oldest golf facility, Entebbe Club, were electric and dazzling as the season on the course concluded at the weekend On a night that had a moment of fireworks for the 209 golfers and various guests, Saidi Kirarira …
Read More »Zimbabweans sweep ANOCA Africa Olympics golf titles
Luanda, Angola | THE INDEPENDENT | Zimbabwe’s teenage sensations Munesu Chimhini and Miriam Masiya have clinched gold at the golf event of the 4th ANOCA African Youth Games at Mangais Resort in Luanda today. Sixteen-year-old Masiya was in command from day one, winning the girls’ competition by a dominant 17 shots, …
Read More »Stanbic Bank Uganda invests in the golf stars of tomorrow
Uganda Ladies Golf Union unveils Stanbic Bank as title sponsor for the Inaugural Annual Stanbic Junior Golf Championships Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When 11-year-old Henry Michael Nimoh tees off in the Inaugural Annual Stanbic Junior Golf Championships on December 14, he believes he will be taking a first …
Read More »Waigo and Kagombe win UCAA Seniors Open
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | John Paul Waigo and Edrae Kagombe have won the Uganda Civil Aviation Seniors Open held Sunday at Uganda Golf Club. Waigo beat a field of senior golfers from all over the country by returning the best score of 136 nett, while Mbarara Sports …
Read More »Namulonge’s Musoke bags Equity NARO 2025 Golf Open in style
Namulonge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Among the many lessons that Dominic Musoke picked up while growing up was that, ‘Don’t underestimate small humble beginnings, because sometimes they can turn out to be the greatest success stories.’ That statement, as he recalls, came to life on Saturday as Musoke …
Read More »Mariera and Koowe are Katogo Golf Series champs at Entebbe Club
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Isaac Mariera claimed the overall men’s crown at the I&M Bank-sponsored Katogo Golf Series at Entebbe Club on Saturday. Mariera’s 68 nett was enough for him to conquer the 18-hole course and edge ahead of 154 golfers. Toro Club’s Lillian Koowe, was the overall …
Read More »Otukei’s 70 leaves Uganda in contention on opening day of All-Africa Region IV event
Antananarivo, Madagascar | UGU MEDIA | Those who know him well say he is the next best thing in Ugandan golf. The teenager’s better years are well ahead of him, and yesterday at the Golf du Rova course in Antananarivo, Madagascar, the Lugazi youngster showed why. His round of …
Read More »AFRIYEA Golf Academy launches holiday Junior Masters Training Clinic
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The AFRIYEA Golf Academy has launched a comprehensive Junior Holiday Golf Programme, dubbed the Junior Masters Training Clinic, set to run throughout December 2025 and January 2026. The initiative offers young golfers an opportunity to refine their skills, build character and enjoy the …
Read More »Kirarira claims back to back Order of Merit award at Ebb Club
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Saidi Kirarira completed the season by claiming the MTN Monthly Order of Merit award at Entebbe Club with a solid 64 nett on Saturday. He beat a field of 108 golfers on the 18-hole lakeside course. “Of course, it feels great. You know, it’s …
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