Elvis Obote with his golf kit at Kinyara Golf Club | Credit: David Isabirye

Overview:

Elvis Obote, 13, is currently in P5 class at Kinyara Sugar Works primary school and after a successful education journey, he looks forward becoming a pilot.

The Kinyara sugar estate in Masindi covers a total area of 11,000 hectares.

The company employs over 6000 people, supporting approximately 30,000 families and auxiliary businesses.

Among the 6000 people working at Kinyara Sugar factory is a one, Jimmy Ogweng.

Ogweng is a father of three and his oldest son is Elvis Obote.

Obote is now 13 years-old and an upcoming young golfer at the par-71 Kinyara Golf Club.

He currently serves as a caddie at the club which held its 26th signature tournament; the Kinyara Golf open.

Obote, like many aspiring young golfers yearns to make a bold mark in the sport especially after he acquired a golf kit with the different clubs from a passionate member, George Kato.

“I want to become a professional golfer in future. Every day, I work hard to improve my game and play the best game whenever given the opportunity” Obote dreams aloud.

Elvis Obote (holding the golf kit) with other young caddies at Kinyara Golf Club Masindi

The caddying role for Obote commenced in 2019 when he was aged 7 years old and has lived to improve his favourite putting and driving shots.

“I love to drive off the tee-box and putt on the greens. These are my two favourite shots. I also look forward improving the other aspects of my game to become better” Obote adds.

Obote is currently in P5 class at Kinyara Sugar Works primary school and after a successful education journey, he looks forward becoming a pilot.

In class, he is a big fan of mathematics and science subjects.

Obote’s best golfer is professional Brian Toolit.

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

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