Joseph Cwinyaai delivered a masterclass in golf on the ongoing seventh version of the Absa Financial institution Uganda Captain’s Bell Event, whereas Deo Akope proved that type is momentary however class is everlasting, and Peace Kabasweka returned to profitable methods in fashion.

Cwinyaai set the tone early with a sensational spherical of 63 on the opening day—matching the UGC Kitante course report. His efficiency, which featured a formidable 9 birdies, propelled him to the highest within the Gross (beginner) class. He cruised to victory with a exceptional 16-under-par complete of 200 over 54 holes, ending a full 16 strokes forward of teenage runner-up Anthony Otukei. This marks his third consecutive title win.

In the meantime, skilled golfers noticed Deo Akope declare victory in commanding vogue. The seasoned professional carded an 11-under-par 277 over 72 holes to safe the highest spot among the many professionals.

Deo Akope claimed victory in commanding vogue. The seasoned professional carded an 11-under-par 277 over 72 holes to safe the highest spot among the many professionals.

Within the ladies’s class, Peace Kabasweka held her nerve to edge out Harriet Kitaka by 4 strokes, ending with a 234 over 54 holes.

Peace Kabasweka who emerged winner within the Girls Gross Beginner

The event wraped up on Saturday  night with the primary occasion—an 18-hole spherical that includes Absa Financial institution Uganda employees, together with new Managing Director David Wandera, and Uganda Golf Membership captain Paul Charles Rukundo. Board Chair Keith Kalyegira additionally joins within the motion.

Absa Financial institution Uganda Managing Director David Wandera, Uganda Golf Membership captain Paul Charles Rukundo and Board Chair Keith Kalyegira have been on on the right track on Saturday morning

The Captain’s Bell Event is a prestigious annual occasion that ushers within the membership captain’s new administration crew. It has grown to turn into a celebration of competitors, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. This 12 months, professionals competed for a prize kitty of shs.20 million, as a part of a complete sponsorship package deal price sh179 million from Absa Financial institution Uganda.

“As we help this event for the seventh 12 months operating, Absa’s UGX 179 million funding this 12 months displays our deep dedication to rising golf in Uganda, nurturing expertise and celebrating moments that convey us collectively as a neighborhood.” Absa Uganda Managing Director David Wandera stated on the closing ceremony earlier than including,

“At the moment’s UGX 20 million skilled prize kitty is our approach of rewarding the excellence now we have witnessed right here.”

Absa Financial institution Uganda, now in its seventh 12 months of supporting the Captain’s Bell Event, has constantly invested within the sport. Its help has prolonged to enabling prime Ugandan golfers to compete internationally, together with within the prestigious Magical Kenya Open on the European Tour.

Uganda Golf Membership captain Paul Charles Rukundo

Afrigo Band had a efficiency on the closing ceremony of the Absa Financial institution Captain Bell’s Event