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David GOMBE

The 2026 Absa Chairman’s Bell Golf Match acquired off to an exciting begin right now on the Uganda Golf Membership in Kitante, with the newly launched Caddies Match taking centre stage. A complete of 71 caddies teed off on this new addition to the week-long occasion, which has been expanded right into a four-in-one spectacle now that includes Caddies, Gross Amateurs, Professionals, and the Important Occasion.

The Caddies Match is a brand new introduction aimed toward recognising the important function caddies play within the sport whereas offering them with a platform to develop their expertise and acquire aggressive publicity. With a prize kitty of UGX. 2 million devoted to the caddies’ class, the competitors was fierce as members showcased their expertise on the par-72 course.

After a day of intense competitors, Basil Atinoi received the lads’s class with a rating of 1-over-73 and JoweriaNamanda was general excellent woman with 7-over-78.

Akorabirungi Ronald, UGC Caddie Grasp and one in all right now’s members, expressed his pleasure concerning the new categorysaying, “This can be a dream come true for many people. For years, we have now been the unseen fingers behind the sport, and right now Absa has given us a stage to point out what we are able to do. It means all the things to be recognised and to compete alongside fellow caddies who share the identical ardour.”

UGC Chairman Paul Nuwagaba hailed the profitable launch of the Caddies Match and shared how the addition enriches the normal match now in its 8th yr with Absa;

“It’s vital that we organise the entire system wherein we play this recreation, and there are a lot of aspects together with caddies who’re very useful however not simply furnishings on the course. We thank Absa for arising fairly strongy on this specific event as we proceed rising the sport and creating inclusive alternatives for all who’re keen about golf.”

The motion continues from Tuesday as over 250 members inthe Gross Amateurs and Professionals start their campaignsand construct momentum towards Saturday’s extremely anticipated Important Occasion. The week-long match, sponsored by Absa Financial institution Uganda with a complete dedication of UGX. 185 million, guarantees to ship extra thrilling golf as Uganda’s best skills compete throughout all classes.

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