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David GOMBE
The 2026 Absa Chairman’s Bell Golf Event obtained off to an exhilarating begin right now on the Uganda Golf Membership in Kitante, with the newly launched Caddies Event 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 Major Occasion.
The Caddies Event is a brand new introduction aimed toward recognising the important function caddies play within the sport whereas offering them with a platform to develop their expertise and acquire 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 received the boys’s class with a rating of 1-over-73 and JoweriaNamanda was general excellent girl with 7-over-78.
Akorabirungi Ronald, UGC Caddie Grasp and certainly one of right now’s contributors, expressed his pleasure concerning the new categorysaying, “This can be a dream come true for many people. For years, we now have been the unseen fingers behind the sport, and right now Absa has given us a stage to indicate what we will 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 Event and shared how the addition enriches the normal event now in its 8th yr with Absa;
“It’s necessary that we organise the entire system during which we play this recreation, 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 explicit event as we proceed rising the sport and creating inclusive alternatives for all who’re enthusiastic 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 Major 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 best abilities compete throughout all classes.
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