Initiative attracts support from 32 industry leaders across 11 countries Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a landmark initiative set to reshape the future of golf mentorship in Africa, the AFRIYEA Golf Academy in Uganda on Wednesday launched its inaugural AFRIYEA Golf Mentorship Programme, attracting the backing of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gabriel Amani Beau is the champion of the first leg of the 2025 NCBK Golf Series that officially teed off in Uganda at the weekend. Playing off handicap 32, the teenager carded a massive 47 points to win the day and earn a full paid for …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dozens of players at the Uganda Golf Club (UGC) ended Saturday all smiles, as Absa Bank Uganda rewarded winners in various categories after five days of intense golf. The 7th edition of the Absa Bank Uganda Captain’s Bell Tournament climaxed with a colorful prize-giving …
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Harare, Zimbabwe | THE INDEPENDENT & Michael Vlismas Media | Mexican golf professional Luis Carrera claimed his first title on the Sunshine Tour in his first start after winning the Qualifying School when he took the FBC Zim Open by four strokes at Royal Harare Golf Club on Sunday. Carrera …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The much-anticipated 7th edition of the Captain’s Bell Tournament tees off May 15 to 17 at the Uganda Golf Club Kitante, with a renewed sponsorship worth sh179 million from Absa Bank Uganda. The Captain’s Bell Tournament, a cherished annual tradition, marks the official introduction by …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan golf honors legend Deo Akope today with a three day tournament. Akope, the current head of the Uganda Professional Golfers Association (UPGA), is a former multiple Uganda amateur and professional golf champion. The Deo Akope Challenge is a local golf event for professionals …
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South Africa and Morrocco win Africa Junior Boys and Girls golf Tunis, Tunisia | THE INDEPENDENT | South Africa Junior golfers have won the boys category of the 25th edition of the All Africa Junior Golf Team Championships held at the Residence Golf Course in Tunis Tunisia. This is a …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has pledged Shs100 million to support professional golfer Ronald Rugumayo, Uganda’s sole representative on the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour. The sponsorship is part of the “Friends of Mayo” campaign, a nationwide initiative encouraging Ugandans to rally behind Rugumayo as he competes on …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | Today’s round of competitions in the inaugural President’s Cup will be capped with a mouthwatering encounter between the hard-hitting Meron Kyomugisha and fellow ladies national team golfer Peace Kabasweka at the par-72 Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa. The two …
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Afriyea golf academy’s 2025 holiday programme tees off in Fort Portal Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Children in western Uganda on school holiday break this month, will have a great opportunity to learn and master the game of golf, courtesy of AFRIYEA Golf Academy. Uganda’s leading institution for …
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