Kabasweka defends the Namulonge Ladies Golf Open
Kabasweka notched five birdies over the three rounds, beating Uganda Golf Club’s Judith Komugisha to the championship by two strokes as she claimed back-to-back events and completed a hat-trick of wins following her earlier victory in 2023.
Peace Kabasweka (centre) receives her prizes from Equity Bank's Ivan Kaweesi (left), and ULGU's Gloria Mbaguta after the Namulonge Ladies Open at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Course, May 23, 2026. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
Tooro Golf Club’s Peace Kabasweka carded an overall 229 gross over 54 holes to successfully defend her Namulonge Ladies Open title at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Course in Namulonge on Saturday.
Kabasweka notched five birdies over the three rounds, beating Uganda Golf Club’s Judith Komugisha to the championship by two strokes as she claimed back-to-back events and completed a hat-trick of wins following her earlier victory in 2023.
She consequently pocketed the biggest share of the sh3m kitty (sh1.1m), with Kyomugisha taking home sh800,000/-, while third- and fourth-placed Kabale’s Meron Kyomugisha and Entebbe’s Resty Nalutaaya pocketed sh600,000/- and sh420,000/-, respectively.
The different winners pose with their awards after the tournament at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Course, May 23, 2026. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
The three-day World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) tournament, sponsored by Equity Bank, Kachain Logistics, Munig Engineering Services, Pepsi, and Castle Lite, featured players from various categories, including Silver, Bronze, and the subsidiary.
“It was tough because Komugisha came in strong, and I kept dropping strokes with my driving and chipping not at its best,” Kabasweka said. “My game was up and down, but it feels so special to win it. I thank God that I was able to make my sponsor, MUNIG, proud.”
Prossy Zawedde (227net), Faith Namara (235) and Joweria Namanda (243) were the top three in the ladies’ silver net category while Grace Bitama (210), Eva Asasiira (223) and Patience Penelope Natukunda (248) topped the ladies’ bronze category.
The top players in the subsidiary event were Acel Ongol (30pts) and Lilian Spice Kwera (36pts) in the ladies’ groups A and B where Ruth Akello (24pts) and Flavia Auma (35pts) were the runners up.
Geoffrey Ssenvuma (34pts), Enock Kajoba (42pts) and Patrick Andiadu (43pts) who topped the men’s groups A, B and C respectively.
Top four-gross
Peace Kabasweka 229
Judith Komugisha 231
Meron Kyomugisha 239
Resty Nalutaaya 246
Seniors
Clarence Olongmur 35pts
Longest drive
Peace Kabasweka
Louis Luyima
Nearest to the pin
Florence Namuganza
Enock Kajoba