Marvin Kibirige in action

Overview:

Marvin Kibirige, an Entebbe club-based professional believes he will build on the Pro-AM superb performance for a great pro tournament that tees off on Wednesday, 25th October 2023.

Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open 2023 (Pro-Am):

Top 3:

1 – Johnnie Walker II – 115 Points

2 – HH Solutions II – 113 Points

3 – Absa Bank VII – 112 Points

The absa banked sponsored Pro-AM tournament of the 2023 Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open championship was successfully held at the par-72 Uganda Golf Club- Kitante, Kampala city on Tuesday, October 24.

The winning team was Johnnie Walker II with a total of 115 points.

This team was constituted of Paul Habyarimana (43), Daniel Kalimuzo (33), Sammy Migunda (26) and the professional Ronald Rugumayo (39).

Rugumayo earned Ug. Shs 3,000,000 for the achievement.

Ronald Rugumayo powerfully swings off. He scored 3-under 69 on the day | Credit: John Batanudde

HH Solutions II team came second with 113 points from Michael K. Musiime (44), Bob Matsiko (38), Alex Mango (38) and professional Erneste Ndayisenga from Rwanda (31).  

Ndayisenga was rewarded with Ug. Shs 2,500,000.

Absa team VIII was third placed with a total of 112 points.

These came from Henry Mbonye (35), Emma Tayebwa (39), Jimmy Odongkara (35) and the professional David Kamulindwa (38).

Kamulindwa earned Ug. Shs 2,000,000.

Marvin Kibirige with a powerful swing | Credit: John Batanudde

Meanwhile, Marvin Kibirige was outstanding professional in the championship with a round 6-under 66. The Entebbe club-based professional believes he will build on the Pro-AM performance for a great tournament that tees off on Wednesday, 25th October 2023.

“It was a great round and I believe I can maintain the form coming to the rest of the four rounds until Saturday” Kibirige stated.

Pro Golfer Ronald Rugumayo with some of the lady golfers | Credit: John Batanudde

The top ten amateurs in the Pro-Am tournament were; Michael K. Musiime (44), Paul Habyarimana (43), Ivan Arinaitwe (40), Patricia Mbabazi (40), Emma Tayebwa (39), Wendy Angudeyo (39), Michael Tumusiime (38), Alex Mango (38), Bob Matisko (38) and Emmanuel Wamala (38). The outstanding top five professionals were Marvin Kibirige (42), Denis Anguyo (40), Kenyan Edwin Mudanyi (40), Ronald Rugumayo (39) and Namibian Paulino Kasoma (39).

Ten slots (five professionals and amateurs apiece) will be sponsored by absa bank for the 2024 Magical Kenyan open.

Former USPA president Mark Namanya with a powerful swing during the Pro-AM competition | Credit: John Batanudde
absa bank MD Mumba Kalifungwa swings off. He played in the Pro-Am tournament | Credit: John Batanudde

Ten countries will take place in the 2023 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional open that tees off officially on Wednesday, 25th October.

Hosts Uganda has a lion’s share of the professionals. Other countries are Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Hellen Kisinde swings off on the Pro-AM tournament | Credit: John Batanudde
Collins Subika follows the flight of his ball during the Pro-Am competition | Credit: John Batanudde
Mark Mayan swings the driver | Credit: John Batanudde

2023 Pro-Am Results:

Top 5 Professionals

Marvin Kibirige (Uganda) – 42

Denis Anguyo (Uganda) – 40

Edwin Mudanyi (Kenya) – 40

Ronald Rugumayo (Uganda) – 39

Paulino Kasoma (Namibia) – 39

Henry Ssali (extreme left) with the rest of the golfers in the group

Top 10 Amateurs:

Michael K. Musiime – 44

Paul Habyarimana – 43

Ivan Arinaitwe – 40

Patricia Mbabazi – 40 Emma Tayebwa – 39

Wendy Angudeyo – 39

Michael Tumusiime – 38

Alex Mango – 38

Bob Matisko – 38

Emmanuel Wamala – 38

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

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