Kisande wins JBG Open at Entebbe Club
Oct 07, 2019
Annette Nakiyaga also claimed her first career overall victory after she carded 38 points in the ladies category
Kilembe Mines Golf Club Habib Kisande returned 41 stable ford points to win the JBG Open at the Entebbe Club course on Saturday.
It was the first title in five years for the 24-year-old, handicap-6 golfer to win another major tournament since winning the Hima Open at his home club in 2014.
"First of all, I would like to thank Jonathan Roland who has financially supported me. He is the one man who has given me the courage to come up to this level. But I have been longing to win this championship and when I missed it last year, I went back to the drawing board," Kisande who notched 7 birdies noted.
"I managed to find my rhythm this time and remained confident, my putting was okay and I had four birdies in a row on the back-nine, so my game short game was on today and it made the difference.
"The Entebbe course plays like ours and it was in perfect condition and a little bit wet which favoured my game. I have been struggling, but with the support of Jonathan, I'm progressing well," Kisande who received full golf set for his victory stated.
Annette Nakiyaga also claimed her first career overall victory after she carded 38 points in the ladies category.
Transport state minister Aggrey Bagiire (left) and Thomas Kreyssig from the Germany Embassy presents the sh20m professional's cheque to overall winner Richard Baguma. Photo by Michael Nsubuga
Minister of State for Transport Aggrey Bagiire and Thomas Kreyssig from Germany Embassy alongside other Gauff Engineering staff graced the prize ceremony.
Earlier on Friday, professional golfer Richard Baguma had returned a closing round one-over-par72 for a total of 215 gross over the three rounds to win the pro's category.
Baguma reaped for his consistency over the 54 holes as he matched to his first overall professional victory, claiming the biggest share of sh20m prize money.
The UPDF private opened with one-over 72 that he followed with level par 71 before sealing it with another one-over 72 to beat his nearest challenger Deo Akope by two strokes.
"This is my first overall career win, but it didn't come easy because I had to dig deep and fight for it. I was chasing six strokes going into the last round but I played well and won," Baguma said.
The professionals are now battling in the Pepsi Independence tournament at the Palm Valley Golf and Country Club, Kakungulu Estate, where another sh30m is up for grabs.
Overall winner
Habib Kisande 41pts
Gross winner
Christopher Baguma 72+73 145
Godfrey Nsubuga 72+74 147
Group A
Jerome Ogola 38c/b
Stefan Krisch 38
Group B
Andrew Kibaya 40
Geoffrey Orach 39
Group C
Nathan Mubiru 34
Patrick Drate 32
Seniors
55+ years: Joel Mukhanji 34pts
55-64: Charles Kabunga 31
65+: Joshua Ashioya 31
Isaac Mariera 32
Overall winner ladies
Annette Nakiyaga 38pts
Group A
Caroline Namutebi 36c/b
Bridget Nakamoga 36
Group B
Yu Feng 37
Maxi Byenkya 36
Longest drives
Serwano Walusimbi
Peace Kabasweka
Nearest to the pin
Geoffrey Orach
Junior
Anton Krisch
Final leaderboard-Top ten pro's
Richard Baguma 72 71 72 215
Deo Akope 75 71 71 217
Phillip Kasozi 76 74 69 219
Silver Opio 69 68 82 219
Ronald Rugumayo 71 70 78 219
Abraham Ainemani 70 74 75 219
Vincent Byamukama 73 75 72 220
Herman Mutebi 67 79 74 220
Saidi Mawa 71 74 76 221
Herman Mutaawe 78 71 73 222