Anguyo takes lead at Entebbe Open

Professional golfer Denis Anguyo registered an opening round four-under-par 67 to set himself on course to win the biggest share of sh10m at the Entebbe Open.

Anguyo hit 7 birdies and 3 bogeys to open up a three-stroke lead ahead of Fred Wanzala who returned a one-under-par 70.

Phillip Kasozi is chasing from third place on 71 going into the final round today, while home boys Vincent Byamukama who recently topped the Kinyara Open is tied in fourth with Herman Mutaawe on 73 gross.

Other Entebbe bred golfers George Olayo, Deo Akope and Peter Ssendaula are tied in 5th place in the 36-hole competition that ends today.

The amateur event of the same championship tees off Saturday where a new champion waits.

With last year's champion Ronnie Bukenya having turned pro, the championship is now open for a new winner from a strong field of golfers from different clubs across the country.

The tournament provides an opportunity for the likes of Ashiraf Bagalana, Herman Mutebi and Godfrey Nsubuga and a host of budding golfers from Jinja, Kampala, Lugazi and Toro Clubs to stump their names in the record books.

Pro's leaderboard after day 1

Denis Anguyo 67

Fred Wanzala 70

Phillip Kasozi 71

Vincent Byamukama 73

Herman Mutaawe 73

George Olayo 75

Deo Akope 75

Peter Ssendaula 75

Gerald Kabuye 77

Robert Oluba 77

Henry Lujja 78