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Caddies to show their skills at Entebbe Caddies’ Tournament
- Event: 2021 Entebbe Caddies Golf Championship
- Date: Monday, 16th June 2021
- Venue: Entebbe Golf Club
Caddies have been integral members of the golf scene for centuries. They are some of the unsung heroes and heroines in the golfing fraternity alongside the Groundsmen, Course Martials, ball spotters, referees, and locker-room attendants.
Caddies execute a great deal of work while on the course to help their Masters plan and play well during a round of leisure or in a competitive setting.
It’s widely believed that two-thirds of the world’s most successful golfers once served as caddies who worked their way to the top. Numerous practice rounds, internal competitions, and caddy events have lifted caddies to up their game through the amateur to professional setting.
On Monday, 16th June, caddies in Uganda and the neighbouring countries will on converge at the par 71 Entebbe Golf Club for the annual Entebbe Caddies Open.
At least 200 caddy golfers are expected to grace the day-long championship that will be played on medal format.
The host club will be joined by the caddies from Uganda Golf Club – Kampala, Namulonge, Palm Valley, Lake Victoria Resort and Spa – Serena Kigo, Arua, Kabale, Mbale, Jinja, Mehta, Tooro Golf Club – Fort portal, Kilembe Mines – Kasese as well as the visiting delegation from Muthaiga Golf Club in Kenya.
Eddie Onegi, the tournament director, anticipates a competitive event.
“I expect a great championship for the caddies come the 16th June 2021 in Entebbe. We have extended invitations to all the clubs in Uganda and well as those in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. The caddies yearn to stand good and dominate the golfing fraternity,” Onegi said.
“We anticipate a great event where all the COVID-19 SOP’s will be respected to the dot. Regular sanitizing, wearing of face masks, social distancing, and hand washing will be followed,” Rogers Omara revealed.
There await great rewards as trophies, material prizes, and certificates to the outstanding golfers on the day.
Caddies in the different handicap groups will be rewarded in either gender.
