Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The annual Uganda Golf Open climaxed on September 13, and, after four weeks of action, had five new champions from Uganda, Kenya, Scotland, France, and Rwanda crowned. Celestine Nsanzuwera from Rwanda capped the professionals’ competition by winning his first Uganda Open title—a stunning 6 …
Read More »Rwanda’s Nsanzuwera man to beat as Uganda Open climaxes in Lugazi
Blockbuster finish awaits Uganda Open final with Nsanzuwera holding lead over Indiza Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | This is just what the doctored ordered. A day four at the picturesque Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club with a main group featuring Mary Louise Simkims Golf Club’s …
Read More »Pros in frantic start to Uganda Open
Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eleven golfers matched or player under par as the Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open got off to a flying start today at the par-71 Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club. Between day one leader Ronald Rugumayo at 4 under, and former Champion Robson Chinhoi …
Read More »Cwinya-ai in stunning come-from-behind Uganda Open victory
🔴 Uganda Golf ⛳ Open after 72 holes ✳ J Cwinyaai 🇺🇬 67 68 72 67 | 274 | -10 ✳ D Musonda 🇿🇲 65 69 71 72 | 277 | -7 ✳ A Kakeeto 🇺🇬 70 72 74 71 | 287 | +3 ✳ A Otukei 🇺🇬 76 70 68 73 | …
Read More »Two horse race at Uganda Open after Cwinya-ai finishes Day 2 in fine form
It’s squeaky bum time at the Open with Cwinya-ai turning the screw on Musonda Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | Through 14 holes, he trailed by four strokes. Dominic Musonda had already carded a two-under 69 to go -8 for the Championship, and the man they call …
Read More »Akena seeks 2nd Uganda Open title on Lugazi home course
How they finished last year 🔴 Uganda Golf ⛳ Open after 72 holes ✳ JR Akena 🇺🇬 73 73 71 70 | 287| +3 ✳ J Cwinyaai 🇺🇬 72 73 73 70 | 288 | +4 ✳ T. Okwong 🇺🇬 73 77 68 73 | 291| +7 ✳ Semakula 🇺🇬 78 71 75 73 | …
Read More »It is an all East African challenge at the Uganda Ladies Golf Open
Lugazi, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | A strong contingent from Tanzania , Kenya, and Rwanda is set for a grueling 3 days of action at the 75th edition of the Johnnie Walker Ladies Open that tees off tomorrow (August 28-30) at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club. Tanzania’s Iddi …
Read More »PICTORIAL: David Plenderleith, Catherine Pavie win Seniors event at Uganda Golf Open in Lugazi
Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | David Plenderleith and Catherine Pavie are the new champions of the Johnnie Walker Seniors Uganda Golf Open that concluded at the par-71 Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club on Saturday. Plenderleith’s 167 gross was enough to win the title, edging John Muchiri by 3 strokes. Defending champion …
Read More »Let the 84th Uganda Open tee off
Seniors Aug 22-23 Ladies Open Aug 28-30 Amateurs Open Sept 3-6 Professional Open Sept 8-13 Lugazi, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The new kid on the block in Ugandan golf, the Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club, this week welcomes players from the region for the 84th edition of the prestigious Johnnie Walker …
Read More »Unforgiving Lugazi Golf Course leaves Seniors in disbelief on first day of Open
Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | No one said that Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club was going to be easy on the opening day of the 2025 Johnnie Walker Seniors Uganda Golf Open at the par-71 course. Nonetheless, some of the scores that emerged from the first day …
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