Overview:
A couple of artisan golfers at Entebbe club have been drawn to play in the 2023 Entebbe Ladies open alongside most tried and tested players.
The official tee-off for the 13th Entebbe Ladies Golf open will be on the morning of Friday, 3rd March 2023 at the par-72 lake side golfing facility in Entebbe Municipality.
A total of 84 golfers in the silver and bronze categories have been pooled between 9:00 AM to 12:20 PM.
A new champion awaits the tournament since the 2022 winner Peace Kabasweka will not take part (on maternity leave).
The quartet of Entebbe Lady captain Jovia Namaara Tugume, vice chairperson of the Uganda Ladies Golf Union Rita Akot Apell, Pamela Tumusiime and Margret Njuki will swing off first, at 9 AM.
The reigning Uganda ladies open winner Martha Babirye tees off at 11:10 AM alongside Jackie Kwesiga, Faridah Nalukwago and Mackline Nsenga.
A couple of artisan golfers at Entebbe club have been drawn to play.
Bridget Basiima will play with Venessa Peris, Irene Zulu Chabala and Caroline Namutebi at 9:30 AM.
Another artisan Resty Nalutaaya will line up with Mercy Ssebagala, Concepta Namutebi and Rose Azuba at 10:10 AM.
These will be followed by teenager Frista Birabwa playing with the tried and tested female players as Eva Magala, Monica Ntege (2014 winner) and Dorren Kyakyo at 10:20 AM.
Jinja club’s Catherine Pavie, arguably among the oldest players in this championship will tee-off at 12:00 PM alongside Berna Musanabera, Judith Komugisha and Babirye Nayiga.
The main group (gross players) will play 36 holes in two rounds on Friday (3rd March 2023) and Saturday (4th March 2023).
The subsidiary category (higher handicap female players and men) will join the fray on the final day.
The subsidiary event players (handicap 17 to 36) will have net scores considered, over 18 holes.
Prizes:
Besides the glittering trophies, air tickets, the golfers who excel will also receive other goodies during the official prize giving ceremony.
The tournament has several sponsors and partners as Uganda Airlines, KCB Bank, Entebbe Club, Britam Insurance, Pepsi and Temupe Farm, among others.
Day two and the official prize giving ceremony will take place on Saturday, 4th March 2023.
Full Silver & Bronze Draw (Day 1)
- 9:00 AM: Jovia Tugume, Margret Njuki, Rita Akot Apell, Pamela Tumusiime
- 9:10 AM: Rukia Nalwoga, Dinah Achen Ongol, Grace Kabonero, Janet Kabayonga
- 9:20 AM: Susan Knight, Willemien Hamminga, Joyce Kisembo, Florence Ihunde
- 9:30 AM: Bridget Basiima, Venessa Peris, Irene Zulu Chabala, Caroline Namutebi
- 9:40 AM: Catherine Nakimuli, Jennifer Opio, Dorothy Nabirye, Angel Kaaya
- 9:50 AM: Carol Amulen, Robinah Angom, Aidah Khamis, Rukia Bako
- 10:00 AM: Vivian Acen, Jemimah Ajik, Winnie Mpaabwa, Petra Nalwoga
- 10:10 AM: Resty Nalutaaya, Mercy Ssebagala, Concepta Namutebi, Rose Azuba
- 10:20 AM: Eva Magala, Frista Birabwa, Dorren Kyakyo, Monica Ntege
- 10:30 AM: Moureen Okura, Evelyn Atukunda, Dorre Mwesigye, Winnie Musuya
- 10:40 AM: Wendy Angudeyo, Apio Wanok, Patience Nafuna, Lillian Koowe
- 10:50 AM: Julia Joan Nampeewo, Florence Acio, Edrae Kagombe, Meron Kyomugisha
- 11:00 AM: Charity Atuhaire, Joan Tracy Nagesa, Joweria Namanda, Josephine Babirye
- 11:10 AM: Jackie Kwesiga, Faridah Nalukwago, Mackline Nsenga, Martha Babirye
- 11:20 AM: Mourren Nasimolo, Barbra Mbabazi, Racheal Namuwenge, Pius Nanyanga
- 11:30 AM: Shadia Nanguga, Harriet Kitaka, Regina Namata, Irumva Matutina
- 11:40 AM: Racheal Tuhaise, Suzanne Prada, Julian Nassazi, Christine Mutegi
- 11:50 AM: Thorunn H., Shiela Ayebale, Jenina Nasimolo, Sarah Nduhukire
- 12:00 PM: Berna Musanabera, Judith Komugisha, Babirye Nayiga, Catherine Pavie
- 12:10 PM: Gloria Mbaguta, Rebecca Muwanguzi, Milly Mbabazi, Elizabeth Khaitisa
- 12:20 PM: Gloria Kakonge, Mackline Nsenga, Hadija Nampijja, Shiela Kesiime
Previous Winners:
- 2011: Jasper Kamukama (Uganda)
- 2012: Flavia Namakula (Uganda)
- 2013: Iddi Madina (Tanzania)
- 2014: Monica Ntege (Uganda)
- 2015: Irene Nakalembe (Uganda)
- 2016: Irene Nakalembe (Uganda)
- 2017: Irene Nakalembe (Uganda)
- 2018: Irene Nakalembe (Uganda)
- 2019: Irene Nakalembe (Uganda)
- 2020: Irene Nakalembe (Uganda)
- 2021: Irene Nakalembe (Uganda)
- 2022: Peace Kabasweka (Uganda)
