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David GOMBE

 Absa Financial institution Uganda has reaffirmed its dedication to the nation’s {golfing} neighborhood with a continued title sponsorship of UGX 185 million for the 2026 Absa Chairman’s Bell Golf Match (previously Captain’s Bell).

The week-long event will tee off on Monday, 13 July 2026, and culminate in the primary occasion on Saturday, 18 July 2026, on the Uganda Golf Membership, Kitante.

The Absa Chairman’s Bell Golf Match holds a prestigious place on Uganda’s sporting calendar. As a long-standing annual custom at Uganda Golf Membership, it serves as a ceremonial event marking the formal transition of management from the outgoing Membership Captain to the incoming Chairman.

The 2026 version is anticipated to draw 30 skilled golfers, 60 gross amateurs, and over 250 beginner gamers, competing throughout numerous classes.

A standout spotlight this yr is the introduction of a devoted Caddies Match, an initiative geared toward recognising and elevating the important function caddies play in the sport. This new class displays Absa’s dedication to rising golf by creating alternatives for caddies to develop their abilities, achieve publicity, and progress towards skilled careers.

A complete prize kitty of UGX 28 million has been allotted to reward top-performing opponents throughout the Caddies, Gross Novice, and Skilled classes.

Talking through the press briefing, David Wandera, Managing Director of Absa Financial institution Uganda, mentioned:

“Eight years just isn’t a small dedication, and we don’t take it calmly. Our continued help of the Chairman’s Bell displays our perception within the transformative energy of sport and our dedication to investing in Uganda’s {golfing} ecosystem. We’re pleased with how far this event has come and enthusiastic about the place it’s heading.”

He additional emphasised the importance of the newly launched caddies’ class:

“Caddies are a cornerstone of the game. It is very important us that they’ve a platform to compete, to be seen, and to be rewarded for his or her abilities. That is one thing we hope to construct on within the years forward.”

Absa Financial institution Uganda’s sponsorship is anchored in its model promise, ‘We See Your Story’, underscoring the financial institution’s dedication to supporting the ambitions and aspirations of Ugandans. Sport, significantly golf, stays a robust platform the place these tales unfold.

“Golf attracts a neighborhood of bold, pushed people and thru this sponsorship, we’re not solely reinforcing our model; we’re constructing significant relationships and enabling conversations that matter.” Wandera added.

Echoing this sentiment, Paul Nuwagaba, Chair of the Chairman’s Bell Membership, highlighted the event’s significance and the influence of Absa’s continued partnership:

“The Chairman’s Bell is greater than a event; it’s a celebration of custom, management, and the enduring spirit of our membership. We’re proud to accomplice with Absa Financial institution Uganda, whose continued help allows us to develop the sport, nurture expertise, and create inclusive alternatives for all who’re keen about golf.”

Because the event continues to develop in scale and status, Absa Financial institution Uganda stays steadfast in its dedication to advancing the game of golf and supporting platforms that carry communities collectively.