Kyoyagala, Peris emerge last golfers standing at Captains Putter tournament
The one-day event, played in the tombstone golf format, attracted 160 golfers. Each participant received a stroke allocation based on their handicap and played until their strokes were used.
Venessa Peris was the overall winner ladies at the Captains Putter tournament in Entebbe. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
Isaac Kyoyagala and Venessa Peris were the last golfers standing as the Hima Cement Captains Putter Golf Tournament ended at Entebbe Club on Saturday.
The one-day event, played in the tombstone golf format, attracted 160 golfers. Each participant received a stroke allocation based on their handicap and played until their strokes were used.
Kyoyagala, who plays off handicap 26, completed his allocation two clubs away from the pin of hole number 1, while Peris (HC 20) finished hers on the same hole to ensure victory for the two golfers.
Twinemanzi Tumubweinee (HC 8) and Samson Agamile (HC 10) were the last men standing in the men's Group A, having finished their allocations on the 18th green, with the latter taking first place on count-back.
Geoffrey Byamugisha was the best in Group B, having 'died' 200 yards to the 18th green, while Peter Kagumya completed his allocation with a tee shot on hole 1.
The best in Group C were Michael Sekadde and Richard Mugisha, who all completed their allocated strokes on the 18th green, just like Jerome Birungi (HC 28) and Peter Ssebabenga (HC 35) in the men's Group D.
Jovia Tugume was the best lady, having finished 280 yards to the green of hole 1, as Group B's Maxi Byenkya and Esther Aganyira finished theirs on hole 17 each. Sheila Nduhukire and Irene Ssekabembe in the ladies' Group C were the other podium finishers, while Berna Musanabera and Mumba Kalifungwa walked away with the guest prizes.
The best seniors were Edward Kabuchu, who completed his allocation 10 yards to the 18th green, and Tony Kisadha, who came second, having finished on the green of hole 17.
Anne Abeja and Steven Ojambo walked away with the nearest-to-the-pin accolades, as Peace Hellen and Peter Magona picked the longest drive honours.
Leonah Nekusa, Hima Cement's Brands and Communication Manager, said they have continued to associate with the event because the golfers are part of their 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.
"The reason we partner with people is to create a community that we belong to and keep our friendships and partnerships going. We have to keep this continuous because Hima Cement standing by itself doesn't make any sense. We are what we are because the community believes in us, believes in our product, and believes in the loyalty they have to our goods and services. So, we have to continue building great relationships with our community and contribute and give back through sports."