Golfers miss out on vehicle at Entebbe Chairman's Cup

The Jeep Cherokee that was up for grabs for a hole-in-one offered the motivation to play for most, but none could sink that elusive shot to drive it away, as the Afrisafe Entebbe Chairman's Cup ended at Entebbe Club on Saturday.

A record 216 golfers participated in the 9^th edition-four-club, one-day four-club tournament; most in pursuit of that single shot on hole-No.12 that would win them the $88,000 (sh316m) car.

But none could, including the 28 professionals who instead shared sh10m prize money amongst the top ten players in their ranks.

Phillip Kasozi pocketed the biggest share of the cash after returning 148 gross over 36 holes with Vincent Baymukama and Ronnie Bukenya sharing joint second place.

Fred Wanzala and Saidi Mawa finished third and fourth respectively, with Henry Lujja finishing fifth.

Peace Kabasweka (L) receives the ladies Group A winner's prize from Entebbe Club vice president Oscar Semawere. Photo by Michael Nsubuga

 Patrick Kagoro (L) receives the men Group C winner's prize from Entebbe Club chairman Twinemanzi Tumubwinee. Photo by Michael Nsubuga

In the amateur category competition Kemisi Lutajani and Wendy Angudeyo playing off handicap 22 and 36 respectively received the biggest accolades of the day from chief guest Amos Nzeyi and Afrisafe chairman Kwame Ejalu after returning 40 and 47 stable ford points respectively.

Managing Director Partha Sarathi Veldurfhi was also present and witnessed the usual lively 19^th -hole experience at Entebbe club.

Shou-Ta-Huang was the lucky winner of a sh500m personal accident insurance policy from the sponsors after being picked from a draw held at the prize ceremony.

Results

Top ten professionals

Phillip Kasozi              76; 72 148

Vincent Byamukama 76; 73 149

Ronnie Bukenya         78; 71 149

Fred Wanzala             74; 76 150

Saidi Mawa                 74; 77 151

Henry Lujja                 76; 76 152

George Olayo             79; 73 152

Denis Anguyo            75; 78 153

Deo Akope                 79; 76 155

Haile                            80; 75 155

Silver Opio                 81; 76 157

Happy Robert            75; 82 157

Overall winners:

Men - Kemisi Lutajani 40pts

Ladies - Wendy Angudeyo 47pts

Group A

Collins Ajidra 38pts

Timothy Okwi 38

Andrew Byaruhanga 37

Group B

Ssuubi Kiwanuka 39pts

Robert Busingye 38c/b

Andrew Kibaya 38

Group C

Patrick Kagoro 37

Joseph Mubiru 35c/b

Emma Mugabi 35

Ladies Group A

Peace Kabasweka 32c/b

Gloria Mbaguta 32

Group B

Rita Akol Apell 36

Annette Kiconco 32