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David GOMBE
The 2026 Absa Chairman’s Bell Golf Event bought off to an exciting begin in the present day 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 Principal Occasion.
The Caddies Event is a brand new introduction geared 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 woman with 7-over-78.
Akorabirungi Ronald, UGC Caddie Grasp and one in every of in the present day’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 palms 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 pieces 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 standard match now in its 8th 12 months with Absa;
“It’s necessary that we organise the entire system during which we play this sport, and there are numerous aspects together with caddies who’re very useful however not simply furnishings on the course. We thank Absa for arising fairly strongy on this explicit 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 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 best abilities compete throughout all classes.
Checklist of Caddies Winners;
