JBG tournament excites golfers as Kasozi wins pros event

Gauff Engineering Senior Advisor Helmut Gauff (left) and State Minister for Works Monica Ntege (2nd left) present prizes to the overall winners of the JBG Golf tournament Garrett Chen (2nd right) and Eva Magala (right)after the tournament at Entebbe Club. PHOTO: Michael Nsubuga

Professional golfer Phillip Kasozi claimed the biggest share of sh20m prize money as the 21st edition of the JBG Golf championships ended at Entebbe Club on Saturday.

This was the second win for Kasozi in a space of two weeks, having won the inaugural edition of the Serena Johnnie Walker championship at which he took the biggest pay cheque of sh25m on top of a second place finish at the sh30m Pepsi Independence tournament.

Kasozi beat Entebbe Vincent Baymukama on the second hole of sudden death after they both tied on 215 gross after the 54-hole competition to win.

Happy Robert finished third a stroke away while Brian Toolit and Deo Akope tied for fourth on 219 gross each, while Chinese golfer Garrett Chen carded 41 stable ford points to win the amateurs' contest that attracted over 120 players, while Eva Magala was the best lady golfer, edging Peace Kabasweka on count-back to win herself a brand new golf set bag, just like Chen, men's gross winner Mehta Golf Club's youngster Joel Basalaine and seniors' winner Isaac Marriera who each walked away with a similar set.

 Group B winner Diana Nabukenya (left) receives her prizes from ULGU president Eva Magala

Germany ambassador to Uganda Albrecht Conze in the company of Minister for works Monica Ntege, Gauff Engineering Senior Advisor Helmut Gauff and managing director Emmanuel Mugamba and other staff gave away the prizes that included mugs and golf related equipment.

Results

Overall winners

Men: Garrett Chen 41pts

Ladies: Eva Magala 38c/b
 
Top 5 amateurs (Gross HC 0-5)

Joel Basalaine 75; 72 147

Michael Alunga 75; 77 152

Herman Mutebi 74; 79 153

Michael Tumusiime 73; 80 153

Samuel Kato 80; 75 155

Professionals: Top ten

Phillip Kasozi 215

Vincent Byamukama 215

Happy Robert 216

Brian Toolit 219

Deo Akope 219

Silver Opio 220

Abraham Ainemani 220

Herman Mutaawe 221

Saidi Mawa 226

Group A

Geoffrey Orach 37pts

Johnson Niwamanya 36c/b

Paul Nsereko 36

Group B

Perry Musiime 40pts

Peter Apell 37c/b

Richard Lutwama 37

Group C

KiemaKilonzo 39pts

Paul Ndyaguma 38c/b

Allan Mutabazi 38

Ladies Group A

Peace Kabasweka 38pts

Bridget Basiima 37

Group B

Diana Nabukenya 36c/b

Olivia Musisi 36

Seniors

Isaac Marriera 34pts

James Ssekajugo 33

Longest drives

Men: Andrew Baguma

Ladies: Eva Magala

Nearest to the pin

Men: John Katto

Ladies: Monica Ntege