Akope lies third in Burundi Open

UGANDAN Professional Golfers Association captain Deo Akope had his short game to blame as he got off to a slow start in the Burundi Open in Bujumbura yesterday.

Day One leader board
S. Ngigi 67
D. Indiza 69
D. Akope 71
J. Kagiri 71
R. Ainley 71

UGANDAN Professional Golfers Association captain Deo Akope had his short game to blame as he got off to a slow start in the Burundi Open in Bujumbura yesterday.

Akope with an opening round 71 shared third position with Kenyans John Kagiri and Richard Ainley – four strokes behind leader Simon Ngigi.