Uganda beats Kenya to Lake Victoria Serena Classic-Bob Baldassari Cup

Uganda junior golfers beat their Kenyan counterparts by 21-17 points to win the Lake Victoria Serena Classic-Bob Baldassari Cup that followed three days of competition on the Easter weekend at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort.

Uganda, Kenya and Indian children participated in the final of the head-on putting and nearest to the pin competition, which was interrupted by a downpour that cut short the competition before all rounds could be exhausted.

But it was Lawrence Nambale (148 gross), Shaka Kariisa (140), Youhann Chandhok (129) and Koech Kipkalya (59 gross) who topped the earlier nine-hole golf competition in the 10 and above, 8-9, 6-7 and the under 5 years categories.

Brandon Sekyana, Keisha Kagoro and Kaur Agamjot were the boys and girls runners up in the top two categories while Banza Matsiko and Kianna Lakhani followed in 6-7 year's category.

 Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort mananger Franklin Nyakundi hands a certificate to Youhann Chandrok who topped the 6-7 year's category

Koech Kipkalya, Shah Kavya, Caelan Shah, Vinya Ayama Charles Kai and Sean Momo also did well in the under 5 category.

Tournament director Emanuel Kasio said the competition is aimed at creating future responsible citizens through this game where they learn proper etiquette and discipline through the uniqueness of this sport. He said the floating trophy was a very unique concept aimed at making the kids feels like they are attached to the game and enhancing team spirit.

Results 10 years and above

Lawrence Nambale 148 gross

Brandon Sekyana Junior 176

8-9 years

Shaka Kariisa 140

Kaur Agamjot 189

Ruby Wanjiru 198

Keisha Kagoro 207

6-7 years

Youhann Chandrok 129

Kianna Lakhani 150

Banza Matsiko 150

Jaffer Kumaylabbas 168

Karani Gichohi 172

Liam Shah 183

Gabriel Owumukisa 199

Patel Aarush 210

Under 5

Koech Kipkalya 59

Shah Kavya 67

Charles Kai 72

Sean Mumo 73

Koech Bachork 77

Vinya Ayanna 79