Golf: Kyoyagala, Peris claim Captain's Putter honours in Entebbe
Kyoyagala, playing off handicap 26, completed his allocation two club lengths from the pin on the first hole to claim the overall men's title, while Peris, playing off handicap 20, finished her allocation on the same hole to win the overall ladies' title.
The different winners pose with their prizes after the Captains Putter tournament in Entebbe. (Courtesy photo)
Isaac Kyoyagala and Venessa Peris emerged as the overall winners of the Hima Cement Captain’s Putter Golf Tournament after the one-day competition concluded at Entebbe Club on Saturday.
The tournament, played in the tombstone golf format, attracted 160 golfers. Each participant received a stroke allocation based on their handicap and played until their allocated strokes were exhausted.
Kyoyagala, playing off handicap 26, completed his allocation two club lengths from the pin on the first hole to claim the overall men's title, while Peris, playing off handicap 20, finished her allocation on the same hole to win the overall ladies' title.
Twinemanzi Tumubweinee (handicap 8) and Samson Agamile (handicap 10) were the last men standing in Group A after completing their allocations on the 18th green, with Agamile taking first place on count-back.
In Group C, Michael Sekadde and Richard Mugisha both completed their allocated strokes on the 18th green. Jerome Birungi (handicap 28) and Peter Ssebabenga (handicap 35) achieved the same feat in Group D.
Jovia Tugume topped the ladies' Group A after finishing 280 yards from the first green. In Group B, Maxi Byenkya and Esther Aganyira both completed their allocations on the 17th hole, while Sheila Nduhukire and Irene Ssekabembe secured the top positions in Group C.
Venessa Peris poses with the Captains Putter tournament prizes in Entebbe. (Courtesy photo)
Berna Musanabera and Mumba Kalifungwa claimed the guest prizes.
Edward Kabuchu emerged as the best senior after completing his allocation 10 yards short of the 18th green, while Tony Kisadha finished second after ending his round on the 17th green.
Leonah Nekusa, Hima Cement's brands and communication manager, said the company continues to support the tournament because golfers are an important part of its community.
“We believe in strong foundations as a company, and strong foundations aren't only built with sustainable cement or strong cement but also with the relationships that we build in our community and the partnerships we make with those around us,” she said.