2016 Captain Prize Golf Tourney:

Overall winner Ladies: Bridget Nakamoga – 67 (Nett)

Overall winner Men: Horris Bashaija – 67 (Nett)

Bridget Nakamoga scored 67 nett to win the 2016 Captain Prize ladies golf tournament at Uganda Golf Club, Kitante in Kampala on Saturday.

The men’s version was won by Horris Bashaija on a similar score line. Baguma beat over 200 golfers while Nakamoga triumphed over a field of 50 golfers.

Group Winners:

Esther Okullo emerged top in the ladies Group A, beating Jenina Nasimolo and Monica Ntege by 7 and 8 strokes respectively while Sheila Kesiime and Carol Namutebi were the best in groups B and C respectively.

John Basabose, Wu Kun, Julius Musimenta and J.D Jang were the top performers in the men Groups A-D.

Professionals:

Deo Akope smiled home with the biggest share of Ug.shs 5m in the professional’s category that had professional debutants Lawrence Muhenda, Happy Robert and Gerald Kabuye earning their first pay cheques.

The tournament was to officially bid farewell to Katty Kabenge as a new lady golf captain, Mary Ocheng Kagoire took over the mantle for a one year term in office.

Group A

Esther Okullo 67nett

Jenina Nasimolo 74

Monica Ntege 75


Group B

Sheila Kesiime 76c/b

Brenda Ngabo 76c/b

Mary Zaramba 76c/b


Group C

Caroline Namutebi 80c/b

Clare Bruggeman 80c/b

Connie Mukuru 83

Men’s Group A

John Basabose 70nett

Fabian Rwalinda 71

Andrew Lutwama 74


Group B

Wu Kun 71

Chris Mutegyeki 72

Timothy Okwi 72


Group C

Julius Musimenta 69nett

Tim Ohlenberg 70

Kim I. Hoon 71


Group D

J.D Jang 69 nett

Zhang Zhihuz 76

David Balaka 80


Professionals Top 5

Deo Akope 71 gross

Ronnie Bukenya 73

Herman Mutaawe 73

Brian Toolit 74

Lawrence Muhenda 75

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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