Musiimenta wins Pearl of Africa Golf Series

The 20-year-old first-year electrical engineering student from Makerere University defeated Lulet Sande of Jinja Club, his closest rival, by four strokes to win his first career major while competing on his favourite course, where he had previously won numerous awards as a beginner.

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John Musiimenta chips to the 17th green on his way to winning the Pearl of Africa Golf Series, on February 5, 2025. (Credit: Michael Nsubuga)

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John Musiimenta carded an overall two-over 218 over 54 holes to win the first leg of the amateur Pearl of Africa Golf Series competition at Kitante on Friday.

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Musiimenta wins Pearl of Africa Golf Series

The 20-year-old first-year electrical engineering student from Makerere University defeated Lulet Sande of Jinja Club, his closest rival, by four strokes to win his first career major while competing on his favourite course, where he had previously won numerous awards as a beginner.

John Musiimenta chips to the 17th green on his way to winning the Pearl of Africa Golf Series, on February 5, 2025. (Credit: Michael Nsubuga)

By NewVision Reporter

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