2016 Seniors Golf Tournament: 29th & 30th October
- At Uganda Golf Club, Kampala (Medal play format)
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has injected Ug.shs 30M for the 2016 Seniors Golf Tournament due this weekend at the par-72 Uganda Golf Club, Kitante in Kampala.
While handing over the dummy cheque at ceremonial event that took place at the club house, CAA Principal Public Affairs Vianney Luggya acknowledged the social corporate responsibility cause of the company that comes timely with their silver jubilee celebrations;
In celebration of our silver jubilee, we want to give back to our community by supporting a sport whose members are our ardent stakeholders.
They are frequent users of our services and facilities at Entebbe International Airport.
A senior golfer putts during last year’s event at Uganda Golf Club, Kitante
Uganda Seniors Golfing Society (USGS) president Ambrose Akandonda lauded the offer and the significance of the championship;
We want to bring awareness to the society that even after you clock 50, you still have a lot within you such as playing golf and swimming
We want to sensitise people that you need to keep active in your advanced stages of your life.
This tournament will be open to all golfers
Senior golfers over 55 years will tee off on Saturday and climax the following day with the official prize giving ceremony.
Two hundred golfers will take part in the tournament whose mode of play will be medal.