KAMPALA – This past weekend officially marked the teeing off for the Tusker Malt Lager Golf Series at Uganda Golf Club.
The series will run for 17 weeks and will take place at six courses including , Uganda Golf club, Fort portal November 10, Mbarara Sports club November 24 , Jinja Golf club December 8, Entebbe January 26, Serena Kigo February 2 and Uganda Golf Club February 23, 2019.
The series opener is sponsored by Tusker,Pepsi, MTN, Vivo ,Kenya Ports Authority, Commercial Bank of Africa, Serena group and Ethiopian Airlines.
Speaking at the start of the series, Pepsi Brand manager, Audrey Lang expressed his delight for being part of the event.
“As Pepsi we have always supported sports and our involvement in Golf shows commitment to the game and look forward to making the series a memorable experience with our products, said Audrey.
Also at the event, Head of Beer at Uganda Breweries Estella Muzito thanked other partners for coming on board.
“This is the first series and am very grateful that we have had big brands partner with us for the Series opener, said Muzito.
“This shows togetherness and love for Golf.
The Uganda Golf qualified Teams:
- Mutyaba Desmond / Owachi Jerry (46) points.
- Atuhaire Andrew / kakire Tom (45)
- Ndyaguma Paul / Mukiibi Moses (45)
- Mbaguta Gloria / Njeri Grace (44)
- Odiana David / Nyago Francis (43)
Individuals:
Men:
Goup A:
Sejjakka Sam (40)
Basabose John (38)
Waibi Noah (38)
Group B:
Owachi Jerry (40)
Vishay Haria (38)
Atuhaire Andrew (38)
Group C:
Kakira Joel (38)
Byamuhisha Nester (38)
Mukiibi Moses (37)
Ladies:
Group A:
Mbaguta Gloria (37)
Kabasweka Peace (36)
Group B:
Wendy Angudeyo (41)
Kamunyu Jackie (39)
The best female, Male and Top 2 teams or 2 players each will win a fully paid Golf holiday trip to Pattaya, Thailand and gifts worth 100M in cash and prizes.