Ali Juuko claims double victory at Serena Golf tournament
The handicap ten golfer achieved a remarkable double victory, also topping the Entebbe Club Challengers' first quarter outing with an impressive two-under-par score.
L-R: Members of the challengers Robert EJiku, Peter Apell, Geoffrey Byamugisha and Moses Ssebugwawo pose with their birthday gifts after at the Challengers all-white party at Serena. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
Michael Nsubuga
Sports journalist @New Vision
Entebbe Club's Ali Juuko delivered a masterclass performance at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort's Mug of Mugs tournament in Kigo on Saturday, carding a winning 69 nett.
The handicap ten golfer achieved a remarkable double victory, also topping the Entebbe Club Challengers' first quarter outing with an impressive two-under-par score.
Juuko edged out Edgar Muzahura (second place) by one stroke and Samson Agamire (third) by two strokes to claim the championship trophy and a cash prize according to group tradition. Andrew Baguma, Moses Ssebugwawo and Richard Oloka shared fifth position with matching +5 scores.
The top challengers and their spouses pose after the Challengers tourment at Serena, March 30, 2025. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
The tournament concluded with a vibrant all-white birthday celebration honoring Ssebugwawo, Geoffrey Byamugisha, Peter Apell and Robert Ajiku's 50th birthdays. Kin Kariisa earned the best guest prize at the event, which featured electrifying performances by chart-topping artists Azawi and Maddox Ssematimba that kept revelers entertained until dawn.
Other notable performances came from Dave Plenderleith (69 nett), who took Group A honors after losing to Juuko on countback, while Timothy Tumusiime claimed Division B's top spot. Hisae Kida emerged as the ladies' champion with 77 nett.
Azawi (right) entertains golfers during the white party. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
Several guests including Joel Nagaba, Nemanja Kostic, Takuya Sasayama, Paul Habyarimana and Geoffrey Nalima also received recognition for their strong showings on the course.
The event successfully blended competitive golf with celebratory festivities, marking a memorable start to the tournament's first quarter series.
Serena Mug of Mugs
Overall winner
Ali Juuko 69nett
Division A
Dave Plenderleith 69
Division B
Timothy Tumusiime 73
Ladies
Hisae Kida 77
Guests
Joel Nagaba 70
Nemanja Kostic 71
Takuya Sasayama 74
Paul Habyarimana 74
Geoffrey Nalima 74
Nearest to the pin
Collins Subika
Longest drive
Andrew Baguma
Piga Mingi
Derrick Arinaitwe
Challengers’ series
Ali Juuko -2
Edgar Muzahura +3
Samson Agamile +4
Andrew Baguma +5
Moses Ssebugwawo +5
Richard Oloka +5
Guest Winner
Kin Kariisa 77nett
Serena Mug of Mugs