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David GOMBE
The 2026 Absa Chairman’s Bell Golf Match received off to an exciting begin in the present day 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 Primary Occasion.
The Caddies Match is a brand new introduction aimed toward recognising the very important position caddies play within the sport whereas offering them with a platform to develop their abilities 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 gained the lads’s class with a rating of 1-over-73 and JoweriaNamanda was total excellent woman with 7-over-78.
Akorabirungi Ronald, UGC Caddie Grasp and one in every of in the present day’s members, expressed his pleasure in regards to the new categorysaying, “This can be a dream come true for many people. For years, we now have been the unseen arms behind the sport, and in the present day Absa has given us a stage to point out what we will 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 event now in its 8th yr with Absa;
“It’s essential that we organise the entire system wherein we play this sport, 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 developing fairly strongy on this specific event as we proceed rising the sport and creating inclusive alternatives for all who’re obsessed with 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 Primary Occasion. The week-long event, sponsored by Absa Financial institution Uganda with a complete dedication of UGX. 185 million, guarantees to ship extra thrilling golf as Uganda’s most interesting skills compete throughout all classes.
Listing of Caddies Winners;
