Olowo wins Stanbic September Golf Mug at Kitante
Olowo beat Michael Obalim and Steven Katwiremu who topped the Group A and B respectively by five strokes each to win his first monthly mug competition this year.
Isaac Ajiji (left) the Brand and Marketing manager Stanbic Bank Uganda handing over a mug to the overall winner Herbert Olowo at the UGC.
Herbert Olowo shot 64nett to win the Stanbic September Monthly Mug competition at the Uganda Golf Club on Saturday.
Olowo beat Michael Obalim and Steven Katwiremu who topped the Group A and B respectively by five strokes each to win his first monthly mug competition this year.
The tournament that attracted over 100 golfers had Shaban Ram (72) and Baris Aksoy (70) finishing second to Oballim and Katwiremu respectively while Hannington Mulumba returned to the podium in the men’s Group B as Virdee Amerjeet topped the men’s Group C.
In the ladies’ section, Berna Musanabera (77nett) was one stroke better than Gloria Mbaguta in Group A while Hasifa Karungi’s 76 won her the ladies Group C.
The different winners pose with their mugs after the September competition. Courtesy photo
There were also podium finishes for senior golfers Kishor Datani and Jenina Nasimolo after rounds of 69 and 74 respectively, while Peace Musisi from Namulonge walked away with the guest winner’s prize after she posted 68.
Meanwhile the Stanbic Entebbe Open got underway on Sunday at Entebbe Club with David Kamulindwa shooting an opening round 5-under 66 to take a three-stroke lead ahead of Vincent Byamukama who carded 2-under 69 in the sh50m professional’s event.
Grace Kasango and Marvin Kibirige scored one-under 70 each while Deo Akope, Henry Lujja and James Koto carded 1-over 72 each in the event that has attracted 36 players.
The tournament returns with an improved kitty of sh50m and sh15m for the professionals and gross amateurs respectively, in the event that has had different champions in all categories since its inception in 2022.
The second biggest event on the Uganda Golf Union Calendar, will this year will coincide with Uganda's Independence celebrations. Over 300 players in the different clusters are expected to attend the five-day event climaxing on October 9.
Overall winner
Herbert Olowo 64nett
Group A
Michael Obalim 69
Shaban Ram 72
Group B
Steven Katwiremu 69
Baris Aksoy 70
Group C
Hannington Mulumba 71c/b
Virdee Amerjeet 72c/b
Group A-Ladies
Berna Musanabera 77
Gloria Mbaguta 78
Group B
Hasifa Karungi 76
Sarah Nduhukire 82
Seniors
Kishor Datani 69
Jenina Nasimolo 74
Guest winner
Peace Musisi 68c/b