Kabasweka claims her second Namulonge Ladies Open title
Kabasweka, who also won the same event two years ago, outperformed her closest competitor, Meron Kyomugisha, by 15 strokes, marking her fifth championship of the season.
Peace Kabasweka (left) is applauded by ULGU president Rita Apell after she won the Namulonge Ladies Open at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club in Namulonge, May 24, 2025. (Photos by Michael Nsubuga)
Michael Nsubuga
Sports journalist @New Vision
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Peace Kabasweka delivered an impressive performance, scoring an overall ten-over 217 to secure her second Namulonge Ladies Open title at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club in Namulonge on Saturday.
Kabasweka, who also won the same event two years ago, outperformed her closest competitor, Meron Kyomugisha, by 15 strokes, marking her fifth championship of the season.
This year, the golfer from Tooro Club has also claimed victories in the Kabalaza and the Pearl of Africa Golf Series, the Presidents Cup, and the Captains Bell tournaments, showcasing her remarkable skills as she continues her ascendency in the amateur ranks.
Kyomugisha won the inaugural event in 2022.
The World Amateur Golf Ranking event had Janet Kabayonga finishing third overall, while Joyce Kisembo, Gloria Mbaguta, and Harriet Kitaka tied in fourth after they each carded a total of 237 after the three rounds.
The different winners pose with their prizes after the Namulonge Ladies Open at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club in Namulonge, May 24, 2025. 
“It is never easy winning in Namulonge; it is always tough. You need to swing well on this course, and I’m glad I did,” Kabasweka, who notched six birdies overall, including four in the last round, said.
“This victory was easier than the previous one on this course because my swing was on. But I have to continue working hard so that I can keep winning as many tournaments as I can,” she stated.
ULGU president Rita Akot Apell, who was the guest of honour said their mandate remains clear: “To grow women’s participation in the game across all the regions in Uganda.”
The tournament attracted golfers from all the courses in the country, including Jinja, Kilembe, Tooro, UGC, Entebbe, Kabale, and Mbarara clubs.
Top five: Silver Category
Peace Kabasweka 72 74 71 217
Meron Kyomugisha 77 78 77 232
Janet Kabayonga 77 79 79 233
Joyce Kisembo 80 83 74 237
Gloria Mbaguta 81 81 75 237
Hariet Kitaka 76 83 79 237
Bronze category
Grace Bitama 71 66 137nett
Carol Amulen 84 75 159
Akot 88 72 160
Juniors’ winner
Frista Birabwa 87 83 88 258
Seniors
Jennifer Opio 77nett
Arnold Katwesigye 71
Day 1 winners
Hellen Lunkuse 71nett
Nerima Shaminah 75
Day 2 winners
Joyce Kisembo 74
Suzan Achieng 90
Subsidiary Category
Afurah Arinda 70nett
Rashida Karungi 72
Damalie Barungi 77
Longest drive
Meron Kyomugisha
Michael Koima
Nearest to the pin
Joyce Kisembo
Daniel Ochieng
Group A Men
Ivan Arinaitwe 70
Darius Mugisha 73
Aloysius Bingi 76
Group B
Aldon Walukamba 62nett
Peter Kajubi 68
Gerald Museeta 70
Group C
Joseph Louis Luyima 67
Clarence Olongmuri 68
David Muheirwe 68