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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 Principal Occasion.
The Caddies Match is a brand new introduction geared toward recognising the very important position caddies play within the sport whereas offering them with a platform to develop their abilities and achieve aggressive publicity. With a prize kitty of UGX. 2 million devoted to the caddies’ class, the competitors was fierce as contributors showcased their expertise on the par-72 course.
After a day of intense competitors, Basil Atinoi gained the boys’s class with a rating of 1-over-73 and JoweriaNamanda was total excellent girl with 7-over-78.
Akorabirungi Ronald, UGC Caddie Grasp and one in all right now’s contributors, expressed his pleasure in regards to the new categorysaying, “This can be a dream come true for many people. For years, we have now been the unseen palms behind the sport, and right now Absa has given us a stage to indicate what we are able to do. It means every part 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 standard match now in its 8th 12 months with Absa;
“It’s vital that we organise the entire system wherein we play this sport, and there are lots 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 keen about golf.”
The motion continues from Tuesday as over 250 contributors inthe Gross Amateurs and Professionals start their campaignsand construct momentum towards Saturday’s extremely anticipated Principal 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 most interesting abilities compete throughout all classes.
Listing of Caddies Winners;
