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Michael Monne and Bridget Basiima topped the February field of the MTN Monthly Tee at Entebbe Club on Saturday.

Monne returned 68 nett to emerge the overall winner on countback.

Playing off handicap 14, Monne beat a field of 153 golfers who took part in the day-long event played at the par-71 course overlooking Lake Victoria.

“My swing was on, the approach was even better and the putting perfect,” Monne, who was also the men’s overall winner last year, said in the aftermath of the event.

Meanwhile, last year’s overall winner Bridget Basiima, playing off handicap 12, was the most outstanding lady with 69 nett.

Edith Wamala, playing off handicap 34, came second with 72 nett

Other Top Performers

National Team Player and last year’s Uganda Open second runners-up Peter Tumusiime topped the Men’s Group A. Playing off Handicap 1, Tumusiime returned 74 to beat Peter Pell on countback.

Playing off Handicap 17, Saidi Kirarira scored 69 nett to beat MTN Uganda’s Albert Gitta (Handicap 11) on countback to top Group B while Emmanuel Mugabi won Group C followed by Drake Tukamuhabwa.

February 2024 Top Performers

OVERALL WINNER

GROUP A MEN

GROUP B MEN 

GROUP C MEN

LADIES

SENIORS (55+)

GUESTS

Victoria Cup 2023:

Uganda’s National Golf Team head coach Flavia Namakula named the final team of 10 players set to battle Kenya in the 2023 Victoria Cup at Uganda Golf Club, Kampala.

This followed a gruelling epoch of qualifiers where each squad member played 72 holes, carrying their golf kit.

The final team has a mixture of senior and junior players who sportingly qualified after the qualifiers at the Uganda Golf Club, Kitante.

The players that made the team include; Joseph Reagan Akena, Ibrahim Bagalana, Amon Bwambale, Joseph Cwinya-ai, Joseph Kasozi, John Musimenta, Titus Okwong, Andrew Ssekibejja, Ibrahim Ssemakula and Elton Thembo.

About the Victoria Cup:

The Victoria Cup is an annual golf tournament between the national teams of Uganda and Kenya.

In 2022, the tournament returned after a two-year absence at Limuru Country Club in Nairobi, Kenya with Kenya winning the tournament.

The 2023 edition was not held after a request from Kenya to postpone the event.

Uganda National Golf Team:

Players: Joseph Reagan Akena, Ibrahim Bagalana, Amon Bwambale, Joseph Cwinya-ai, Joseph Kasozi, John Musimenta, Titus Okwong, Andrew Ssekibejja, Ibrahim Ssemakula and Elton Thembo

Head coach: Flavia Namakula

Team manager: Sam Kacungira

The 2024 MTN Monthly Tee officially got underway with the January edition at the par-71 lakeside Entebbe Golf Club.

A massive field of 173 golfers braced the friendly sunny weather conditions for the medal play event on Saturday, 20th January.

By the close of business of the one-day event, handicap 19 golfer Herbert Opolot emerged as the overall winner with a nett score of 65.

“I had a perfect round that I enjoyed. I am happy for the victory” Opolot said of his win at the 19th hole.

Meanwhile, Next Media Chief Executive Officer Kin Karisa took charge of the men’s Group A pool with 75 nett. Karisa was a stroke better than Paul Habyarimana.

Kirarira Twijukye toped Group B (68 nett) and Mathias Zzungu was runners up with 69 nett.

In Group C, Louis Tumukunde was best with 66 nett, a stroke better than Entebbe Club chairperson Jacob Byamukama.

In the seniors’ category (55 years and above), Etienne Marin was outstanding with 74 nett while Jovia Tugume won the ladies cluster with 71 nett ahead of Ruth Mugisha (73 nett).

Obiga Omia (69 nett) a member of the West Nile Golf Club was the outstanding guest.

Hole-in-one

James Joash Okema hit a hole-in-one on the par-3 hole 12.

Okema, a handicap 22 golfer, used a Titleist 2 black Pro V ball with an 8 Iron club to hit the ace as witnessed by Michael Ssekadde, Timothy Okanya and Timothy Lwanga.

January 2024 MTN Monthly Tee

Group A:

Group B:

Group C:

Seniors: Etienne Marin – 74 Nett

Ladies:

Guest Winner: Obiga Omia – 69 Nett

Hole-in-One: James Joash Okema (On Hole 12)

The Uganda Golf Union (UGU) has named the national teams ahead of the Victoria Cup slated for February 1-3 at Uganda Golf Club in Kampala.

The provisional team is comprised of ten (10) Seniors and four (4) Juniors who will embark on the preparations before the final team is confirmed by the head coach Flavia Namakula.

The seniors include Joseph Cwinya-ai, Ibrahim Bagalana, Michael Tumusiime, Morris Ashaba, John Musimenta, Reagan Akena, Andrew Ssekibejja, Amon Bwambale, Titus Okwong and Joseph Kasozi.

Ibrahim Bagalana

The four Juniors are Brian Mugabi, Elton Thembo, Cosmos Ociti and Ibrahim Ssemakula.

The team will start residential training on 22nd January 2024 and the final squad will be announced three days later on 25th January.

The Victoria Cup is an annual golf tournament between the national teams of Uganda and Kenya.

In 2022, the tournament returned after a two-year absence at Limuru Club in Nairobi, Kenya with Kenya winning the tournament.

The golfing fraternity heads to Entebbe Club as the first major tournament of 2024 at the facility takes centre stage on Saturday.

At least 150 golfers are booked for the day-long MTN Monthly Tee, the first event of the year.

The numbers are expected to swell as the golfers return from the festive and New Year celebrations.

The tournament mode of play will be medal with an awards ceremony after the day closes at the 19th hole.

The MTN Monthly Tee tournament is played once every month at Entebbe Club with full sponsorship from the telecommunications giants MTN Uganda.

January 2023 Draw

January MTN MONTHLY TEE DRAWDownload

MTN Uganda proudly concluded a year of golfing excellence with the successful staging of the MTN Grand Tee of Tees at East Africa’s oldest golf facility, Entebbe Club.

The last event of the year brought together an array of partners, golf enthusiasts, and Friends of Golf (FRoGs) to celebrate the spirit of camaraderie and the joy derived from spending quality time together.

Sylvia Mulinge, the CEO of MTN Uganda, expressed her delight at the 19th hole and extended her deepest appreciation to key friends and partners.

“What a splendid evening it has been! I trust that each of you has enjoyed the Grand Tee of Tees as much as we have in bringing it to you. Tonight is not just about golf; it’s about celebrating the spirit of camaraderie and the joy that comes from spending quality time with friends and partners,” Mulinge said.

“Allow me to acknowledge and extend our deepest appreciation to some of our friends – Huawei, Absa, ATC, and Total – who have specially come through for us to make this MTN Grand Tee of Tees a memorable experience. Big thanks to our partners in the MTN Monthly Tees – CFAO, Afrisave, and Castle Lite. Your partnership and support throughout 2023 have allowed us to build a strong platform to advance this sport here at Entebbe and inspired others to take keener interest in the Entebbe Club model,” she added.

The unveiling of the foundation stone plaque by MTN Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge

In April 2023, MTN Uganda and Entebbe Club announced a partnership that would see the Telecommunication giants finance some infrastructure development at the facility including the renovation of the club house and construction of the halfway house.

“Together, we’re unstoppable,” stated Mulinge. “Tonight is not only the culmination of a golf tournament; it’s a celebration of what we’ve achieved together this year. In April 2023, MTN Uganda partnered with the Entebbe Club, pledging an investment of close to Ugx 1 billion, consisting of operational and infrastructural support, over three years. This investment includes the much-anticipated laying of the foundation stone for the MTN Halfway House, symbolizing our commitment to the growth of golf in Uganda. This significant milestone was achieved earlier today.”

On the course, Bridget Basiima returned the best scores on the day (64 nett) to claim the Grand Tee of Tees. For her consistency throughout the year, Basiima also topped the Ladies Order of Merit with Moureen Okura taking the runner-up spot.

In the men’s category, Michael Monne topped the Order of Merit with Luwum Odoch taking second spot.

MTN Grand Tee of Tees | Results

OVERALL WINNER: Bridget Basiima h/c 14 – 64 nett c/b

WINNER GROUP A MEN: Richard Oloka h/c 8 – 67
RUNNER UP: Allan Muhereza h/c 5 – 74

WINNER GROUP B MEN: Enock Nuwagaba h/c 12 – 71
RUNNER UP: Daniel Opwonya h/c 16 – 71

WINNER GROUP C MEN: Saidi Kirarira h/c 20 64
RUNNER UP: Geoffrey Odur h/c 19 – 66

WINNER GROUP D MEN: Richard Mugisha h/c 30 – 76
RUNNER UP: Ronald Gayiya h/c 36 – 79

WINNER GROUP A LADIES: Maureen Okura h/c 17 – 73
RUNNER UP: Anne Abeja h/c 14 – 78

WINNER GROUP B: Diana Nabukenya h/c 19 – 69
RUNNER UP: Nice Janda h/c 36 – 70

WINNER SENIORS: Sean Kinsella h/c 14 – 72

WINNER GUESTS: Bruce Aijuka h/c 14 – 64 c/b

LONGEST DRIVE MEN: Twinemanzi Tumubwenee

LONGEST DRIVE LADIES: Peace Kabasweka

NEAREST TO THE PIN MEN: Daniel Opwonya

NEAREST TO THE PIN LADIES: Peace Kabasweka

Bridget Basiima claimed the MTN Grand Tee of Tees on Saturday, December 16 at Entebbe Golf Club.

Basiima returned a nett score of 64 to be crowned the overall winner of the last MTN Monthly Tee of the year.

With that victory, the medical student at Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences sealed the Ladies’ Overall Order of Merit title.

Bridget Basiima (L) receives a trophy from CFAO Motor’s Sarah Kiberu

“I am so super excited about this victory as it is the second time am winning the Overall Ladies Order of Merit. I must thank God for this Beautiful win,” Basiima said.

Meanwhile, Michael Monne wrapped up the Men’s Order of Merit for his consistent rounds in the months leading to his crowning as MTN Uganda rolled down the curtain on the golf season at East Africa’s oldest golf club.

No hole-in-one

On the day, no golfer claimed the brand new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 staked on Hole 8 by CFAO Motors Uganda, the partners of the MTN Monthly Tee.

However, golfers who had hit aces on different occasions were awarded certificates in recognition of achieving the difficult feat of hitting a hole-in-one.

Club Halfway House

Before the 19th Hole experience, MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge, laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Halfway house at Entebbe Club.

Mulinge promised that by mid-next year, the halfway house would be complete.

MTN Grand Tee of Tees | Results

OVERALL WINNER: Bridget Basiima h/c 14 – 64 nett c/b

WINNER GROUP A MEN: Richard Oloka h/c 8 – 67
RUNNER UP: Allan Muhereza h/c 5 – 74

WINNER GROUP B MEN: Enock Nuwagaba h/c 12 – 71
RUNNER UP: Daniel Opwonya h/c 16 – 71

WINNER GROUP C MEN: Saidi Kirarira h/c 20 64
RUNNER UP: Geoffrey Odur h/c 19 – 66

WINNER GROUP D MEN: Richard Mugisha h/c 30 – 76
RUNNER UP: Ronald Gayiya h/c 36 – 79

WINNER GROUP A LADIES: Maureen Okura h/c 17 – 73
RUNNER UP: Anne Abeja h/c 14 – 78

WINNER GROUP B: Diana Nabukenya h/c 19 – 69
RUNNER UP: Nice Janda h/c 36 – 70

WINNER SENIORS: Sean Kinsella h/c 14 – 72

WINNER GUESTS: Bruce Aijuka h/c 14 – 64 c/b

LONGEST DRIVE MEN: Twinemanzi Tumubwenee

LONGEST DRIVE LADIES: Peace Kabasweka

NEAREST TO THE PIN MEN: Daniel Opwonya

NEAREST TO THE PIN LADIES: Peace Kabasweka

As the MTN Monthly Tee series heads into the penultimate round today, Peter Apell and Bridget Basiima lead the race for the Order of Merit in the men’s and women’s categories respectively.

Apell leads with a nett score of 575 after 10 rounds ahead of the MTN Monthly Tee for November that will be held today (Saturday, 25th) at Entebbe Golf Club.

Apell is closely followed by Michael Moone, with 576 nett after the same number of rounds.

Adoch Luwum and club chairman Jacob Byamukama are third and fourth with 579 and 583 nett respectively from 9 rounds.

The Ladies Order of Merit is led by former national team golfer Bridget Basiima with 577 nett after 10 rounds. Maureen Okura and Venessa Peris are in second and third position with 586 and 591 nett respectively having played 9 rounds.

The final round next month will have a car staked on hole 10 for an ace by the co-sponsors CFAO Motors.

Ronald Rugumayo is in charge of the 18th Johnnie Walker Uganda Pro Golf Open after the opening round played on Wednesday and Thursday morning.

Rugumayo who is in fine form returned a 5-under 67 at the par-72 Uganda Golf Club course in Kitante having played a bogey-free round.

Even with that performance, the ambitious Rugumayo feels he should have done better despite the early downpour.

“The course was tough,” he admitted. “[but] I feel I was robbed, I should have been much better. I hit 18 regulation shots and only took five?” Rugumayo wondered.

The Ugandan has a two-stroke lead ahead of Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera and compatriot David Kamulindwa.

Kamulindwa’s near-perfect day had only two spots, a bogey on hole 7 and a double bogey on the 12th green.

Kenyan CJ Wangai and Njoroge Kibugu as well as Zambian Aaron Simfukwe, Namibian Paulino Kasoma and Ugandan Adolh Muhumuza are tied for fourth with 2-under 70.

Godfrey Nsubuga has been in sensational form and came into the 2023 Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open Golf Championship as one of the favourites.

The opening round of the 82nd edition of the tournament was a testament to Nsubuga’s form as he returned a magnificent 7 under 67 gross score.

The Mehta Golf Club member was sensational throughout the round recording either birdies or par scores on all holes but one (No. 17) where he recorded a bogey.

Nsubuga took the Kitante course by storm, hitting birdies on the first three holes and the ground was set for a superb performance that topped not only Burundian Abdoul Bizimana, Tanzania’s Ally Isanzu and the defending champion Andrew Ssekibejja with whom he played Match 6 but all the 131 players that competed on the day.

“This [today] was my day. Everything I did was right to the point. My swing, approach and putting were all spot on. I am happy for my round,” Nsubuga said of his performance.

Behind Nsubuga was Ibrahim Bagalana who played 2-under 70 and tied for third place are Peter Tumusiime and Joseph Kanolera who played a par score of 72.

Former winner Joseph Cwinya-ai completed the top five with a 1 -over 73 while defending champion Andrew Ssekibejja had a day to forget having played 10 over 82.

Winners Since 2010