Kasango, Mbabazi Shine As Absa Professional-Am Serves Up Thrills At Uganda Golf Membership

David GOMBE

Grace Kasango and Patricia Mbabazi have been excellent on the 2026 Absa Professional-Am on Tuesday, every posting 42 factors to assert the highest particular person honours.

Kasango topped the skilled class with 42 factors to win the Finest Particular person Man award, edging Ronald Rugumayo by a single level.

Rugumayo completed second with 41 factors, whereas Nigeria’s Andrew Oche Odoh accomplished the skilled podium on 40 factors. Zambia’s Gabrile Chibale carded 39 factors to complete fourth, with Abbey Bagalana rounding off the highest 5 on 38 factors.

Within the newbie class, Mbabazi matched Kasango’s 42-point tally to take the Finest Particular person Woman accolade.

Isaiah Tugumenawe and Eddie Okila completed joint second with 41 factors apiece, whereas Godwill Bindeeba was fourth on 40 factors. Peace Musisi and Angelo Wasike shared fifth after returning 39 factors every.

The competitors additionally produced a cluster of spectacular scores, with Charles Lutwama, Dickson Agaba, Allan Atuhairwe and Charity Nabwire all recording 38 factors. Joshua Odong accomplished the listed standings with 37 factors.

Workforce Prizes and Gap-in-Ones

The workforce competitors was equally aggressive, with the successful mixture taking dwelling UGX 3.5 million. The championship workforce comprised Keith Kalyegira, David Wandera, Dr Jackson Have been, Abbey Bagalana, Michael Bironse, Godwill Bindeeba and Joseph Luyima.

The runners-up acquired UGX 2.5 million, whereas the third-placed workforce pocketed UGX 2 million.

The event was additional highlighted by two hole-in-ones. Nelson Ojwiya aced the par-three 4th gap utilizing a Callaway JAWS 52 wedge and a Titleist 3 Black ball, whereas Gabrile Chibale additionally registered an ace on the seventeenth gap with a pitching wedge.

Street to Magical Kenya Open

Past the person and workforce prizes, the Absa Professional-Am supplied an vital pathway to the worldwide stage, with 10 golfers incomes slots for the 2026 Magical Kenya Open Professional-Am.

Absa Financial institution Uganda will meet journey and lodging prices for 5 amateurs and 5 professionals, with skilled qualification topic to assembly the required efficiency standards. Ought to any skilled slot stay unallocated, it is going to be handed to the following highest-ranked newbie on the leaderboard.

The initiative reinforces the Absa Professional-Am’s function in offering Ugandan golfers with a possibility to compete at a better degree and acquire invaluable publicity on the regional circuit.

The occasion was staged as a part of the Uganda Open Golf Championship on the Uganda Golf Membership. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa additionally participated within the occasion.

Prime Professionals

– Grace Kasango — 42 factors
– Ronald Rugumayo — 41 factors
– Andrew Oche Odoh — 40 factors
– Gabrile Chibale — 39 factors
– Abbey Bagalana — 38 factors

Prime Amateurs

– Patricia Mbabazi — 42 factors
– Isaiah Tugumenawe — 41 factors
– Eddie Okila — 41 factors
– Godwill Bindeeba — 40 factors
– Peace Musisi — 39 factors
– Angelo Wasike — 39 factors
– Charles Lutwama — 38 factors
– Dickson Agaba — 38 factors
– Allan Atuhairwe — 38 factors
– Charity Nabwire — 38 factors
– Joshua Odong — 37 factors