Sixty golfers for Tororo Golf Open

Golfers from across the country head to the East to compete in the annual Tororo Golf Open due December 10-11 at Tororo Club.

Club captain Karim Karia expects over 60 golfers from across the country and Kenya to compete for various prizes in the different categories, in the two-day, Hima Cement sponsored event.

Last year Mehta Golf Club's Ronnie Bukenya won a sudden death play-off against Kenya Nandi Bears Golf Club's Abraham Maichi to emerge champion of the annual event.

The then national team golfer rallied from 4 strokes down on the first day to force a sudden death play-off against the Kenyan veteran golfer, who was also trailing day-one leader Jinja's Grace Kasango by 3 strokes going into the final round.

When Kasango dropped two strokes as soon as the second round began, Bukenya and Maichi grabbed the opportunity taking the match to the wire, having returned 153 gross each over the two days.

With Bukenya having turned pro, a new champion is expected to emerge from the strong field that will be fighting for the fabulous prizes on offer, in the medal format of play tournament..

There will be prizes for the gross category, groups; A, B, C as well as in the ladies'.

Karia will lead a number of indigenous golfers that include Anthony Olo, Gilbert Ojok, Depak Sanjani, Ali Karia, John Damio and B.M Gagirani among others.

Golfers from Jinja and Lugazi are expected to future prominently alongside those from Kenya, who are regular competitors in this event.