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Serena 63 Series title up for grabs in season finale at Kigo
Former champion David Plenderleith leads the standings with 38.2 points from his best six scores in 17 rounds and is targeting his third championship title.
David Plendereith lines up a putt during the second-quarter action at the Serena course. (Photo by Michael Nsubuga)
By: Michael Nsubuga, Journalist @New Vision
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The 2026 I&M Bank Serena 63 Series season concludes this Saturday at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, with more than 100 players expected to take part.
Former champion David Plenderleith leads the standings with 38.2 points from his best six scores in 17 rounds and is targeting his third championship title.
Henry Kibuuka is close behind with 37.5 points. Maxie Muwinge and Elijah Luutu are tied for third place with 35.7 points, while Rino Kitimbo completes the top five with 35.0 points.
Throughout the season, golfers have accumulated points, with their best six scores counting towards the overall standings. Saturday's event will recognise the top performers as the series wraps up another season.
Theo Van Rooyen, the golf director at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, said participation had been strong throughout the season, with 141 golfers registered for this year's series.
"We have been pleased with the response from golfers this year. Many have embraced the series and made time to play several rounds throughout the season. It is always good to see golfers coming back, enjoying the course and being part of the I&M Bank Serena 63 community. We look forward to welcoming them for the final tournament this Saturday," Van Rooyen said.
In addition to the main competition, Saturday's programme will feature a subsidiary tournament, which has already attracted more than 130 participants.
Both competitions will offer a range of prizes.
"We have been pleased with the response from golfers this year. Many have embraced the series and made time to play several rounds throughout the season. It is always good to see golfers coming back, enjoying the course and being part of the I&M Bank Serena 63 community. We look forward to welcoming them for the final tournament this Saturday," Van Rooyen said.
In addition to the main competition, Saturday's programme will feature a subsidiary tournament, which has already attracted more than 130 participants.
Both competitions will offer a range of prizes.
Annette Nakiyaga, I&M Bank's head of marketing and corporate communications, said the series had provided a platform for golfers to compete, connect and enjoy the game throughout the year.
"We set out to create a series that golfers would look forward to being part of, and it is encouraging to see how it has grown. We are thankful to our partners for sharing this vision and helping us deliver the events throughout the year. We hope the golfers have enjoyed every tournament as much as we have enjoyed bringing them together. We look forward to a memorable season finale," Nakiyaga said.
Away from the course, the 19th-hole experience will feature a Shades of Blue theme, with guests encouraged to dress in blue.
Comedian Salvador will host the evening's celebrations, entertaining guests with his humour and interaction.
Musician King Saha will headline the entertainment, performing some of his popular hits as golfers and guests unwind after the tournament.
The I&M Bank Serena 63 Series is supported by Kenya Airways and MTN MoMo.
"We set out to create a series that golfers would look forward to being part of, and it is encouraging to see how it has grown. We are thankful to our partners for sharing this vision and helping us deliver the events throughout the year. We hope the golfers have enjoyed every tournament as much as we have enjoyed bringing them together. We look forward to a memorable season finale," Nakiyaga said.
Away from the course, the 19th-hole experience will feature a Shades of Blue theme, with guests encouraged to dress in blue.
Comedian Salvador will host the evening's celebrations, entertaining guests with his humour and interaction.
Musician King Saha will headline the entertainment, performing some of his popular hits as golfers and guests unwind after the tournament.
The I&M Bank Serena 63 Series is supported by Kenya Airways and MTN MoMo.