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 …
Read More »All set for the Equity Bank Uganda – NARO Golf Open this weekend
This year, the tournament will run under the theme “17 years of transforming lives in Uganda”, in celebration of the 17 years of Equity Bank’s impact in Uganda’s financial sector Namulonge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some of Uganda’s top golfers will this weekend converge at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial …
Read More »Kenya favourites for AGC Region IV event due in Madagascar
Kenya favourites for AGC Region IV event due in Madagascar ANTANANARIVO | Kenya will be seeking a fourth straight title when the Africa Golf Confederation – Region IV Competition 2025 tees off from November 25 to 29, 2025, at the prestigious Golf du Rova Luxury Hotel, PK 20 Andakana, Antananarivo – Madagascar. This …
Read More »Basabose and Babirye win NCBA Entebbe Golf Series
Entebbe, Uganda | Phillip Corry | John Basabose and Martha Babirye came top in the rain-affected NCBA Golf Series at Entebbe Club on Saturday. Basabose, playing off handicap 4, returned with a perfect 73 gross to claim the overall men’s crown at the par 71 lakeside Entebbe Club. Babirye returned …
Read More »Sseruwo wins October Monthly Tee
Entebbe, Uganda | Phillip Corry | Mulungi Sseruwo, returned to the club house at Entebbe Club with the lowest score of 63 nett to claim the October MTN Monthly Tee on Saturday. The handicap 28 player beat a field of 188 men and ladies golfers at East Africa’s oldest golf …
Read More »Uganda Ladies Golf team in Naivasha for East and Central Africa challenge
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Golf coach Flavia Namakula is confident she has assembled a Ugandan national ladies’ team capable of making a mark in regional competitions. “The team is mentally prepared for the challenge. Our goal is to win the upcoming tournament and show the significant progress being made …
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