Kabale's Muhereza wins Mbarara Open
May 31, 2015
Kabale Golf Club’s secretary Edwin Muhereza topped the two-day event after returning 42 stableford points in the tournament that returns after six years
By Michael Nsubuga
Overall winner: Edwin Muhereza 42pts
Top ten- gross
Adolf Muhumuza 69 78 147
Herman Mutebi 76 71 149
Ronnie Bukenya 80 71 151
Henry Lujja 76 75 151
Daniel Baguma 77 75 152
Richard Baguma 81 72 153
Ronald Rugumayo 77 76 153
Gideon Kagyenzi 82 73 155
Ronald Otile 78 79 157
Peter Ssendawula 82 76 158
A record 183 golfers from across the country participated in the revived Mbarara Golf Open that ended on Saturday.
Kabale Golf Club’s secretary Edwin Muhereza topped the two-day event after returning 42 stableford points in the tournament that returns after six years.
National team player Gideon Kagyenzi’s hole in one was the highlight of the tournament. Using a six iron Taylor Made driver and a Pro V red Titleist ball, Kagyenzi achieved the rare feat on the par 3 hole number 12 in the company of Denis Kabarila and Davis Kashaka.
National team captain Adolf Muhumuza won the gross category with 147 gross over 36 holes, leading a number of team mates who shared the first ten positions in this category.
Professional golfer Phillip Kasozi was the most unfortunate after he was disqualified for signing for a wrong score.
Kasozi ‘s 149 gross over two rounds was the best of the lot but a mistake by his marker which he didn’t rectify was to later cost him the win.
Fred Wanzala who returned 152 was the immediate beneficiary of the mishap walking away with the biggest share of sh10m provided by tournament sponsors China Railway Seventh Group.
Pepsi and Café Ark were the co-sponsors of the event that attracted golfers from Kigali, UGC, Entebbe, Palm Valley, Toro, Kinyara, Tororo, Jinja, Kabale and Lira golf clubs.
Group A
Simon Byaruhanga 35pts
Ronald Mabonga 34
Group B
Augustine Mubiru 40pts
Geoffrey Orach 37
Group C
Edgar Muzahura 35pts
Ali Juuko 34
Ladies Group A
Evelyn Asiimwe 33pts c/b
Melon Kyomugisha 33
Group B
Mary Tumusiime 34pts
Kate Muganga 32
Professionals top 5
Fred Wanzala 75 77 152
George Olayo 80 74 154
Saidi Mawa 79 75 154
Denis Anguyo 78 76 154
Brian Mwesigwa 79 75 154