2nd Victoria Cup
- 6th – 8th July 2017
- At Entebbe Golf Club
A total of 21 players are tussling out during the trials for the available 10 slots on the Uganda National Golf team ahead of the 2nd edition of the Victoria Cup.
The trials being played on a match play format are taking place at the picturesque lake side Entebbe Golf Course.
Uganda national team head coach Amos Kamya is closely monitoring the players who are supposed to complete 72 holes in three days.
Entebbe born and bred youngster Herman Deco Mutebi, fresh from winning the ESCOM Open has so far been impressive, taking the lead after the first 36 holes of action by Tuesday afternoon tee-off.
Mutebi, using a Wilson Staff white golf ball disclosed to Kawowo Sports that he is working on the approach and putting shots ahead of the final day of the trials;
It is so far so good. This being my home golf course, I have not struggled at all.
I intend to better my approach and putting shots for the best overall result
Ten players will make the cut for the national team which starts official training sessions on Thursday this week.
National team captain Becca Mwanja, Richard Baguma, Denis Asaba, Adolf Muhumuza, Hassan Kiyemba, Jinja’s duo of Muhammod Ismail and the towering Grace Kasango are easy cards to bet for qualification.
On the opening day of the qualifiers (Monday), the golfers played 18 holes.
These have been followed by 36 holes on Tuesday before winding up with another 18 on Wednesday.
Mwanja hails the great spirit of competition which is a benchmark for selecting a competitive national team.
Fresh from a podium finish at the Netherlands Golf day business tourney, he asserts;
Everyone has been fighting to be on the day. No one is joking.
All the players are in fine form and small details will separate the successful ones from those who fail the bar line
Other golfers in the qualifiers are Emmanuel Ogwang, David Kamulinde, Nickson Ambovi, Henry Ssali, Kasozi, Emmanuel Moko and Patrick Aziko.
After the national team has been selected, intensified training will continue with residential camp, more field practice and the range session.
Uganda will face Kenya between 6th to 8th July 2017 at Entebbe Golf Club.
Last year, Kenya triumphed at the inaugural edition of the Victoria Cup hosted at Muthaiga Golf course.