NCBA Monthly Mug returns to Namulonge Golf Course for 2025 thrilling season

Golf enthusiasts are set for an exciting season as the NCBA Uganda Monthly Mug makes its highly anticipated return to the Mary Louise Simkins Golf Course, Namulonge, for the 2025 season.

The tournament kicked off today, promising an exhilarating combination of fierce competition, teamwork, and community engagement.

Since its inception, the Monthly Mug has become a cornerstone of Uganda’s sporting calendar, playing a key role in promoting the game of golf while fostering valuable connections between Uganda’s sports and business communities.

In 2024, the event attracted golfers of all skill levels, providing both professional and amateur players with a platform to showcase their talents and engage in meaningful networking opportunities.

The 2024 season culminated in the thrilling Mug of Mugs finale, where Christopher Magezi emerged as the Overall Champion, scoring an impressive 285 points.

Allan Akira secured the runner-up position, with several other players receiving accolades, including awards for Longest Drive, Nearest to the Pin, and special recognition for senior golfers.

At the season opener, Edgar Tusiime, Head, Marketing, Communications &Citizenship NCBA Uganda, expressed his enthusiasm for the return of the tournament and its lasting impact on Uganda’s golfing landscape.

“The Monthly Mug continues to unite Uganda’s golfing community, serving as a powerful bridge between the world of sports and business. As a bank, we remain committed to promoting the growth of golf in Uganda, and we take great pride in hosting this tournament year after year. For the 2025 season, we look forward to elevating the experience even further, strengthening the relationships between the golfing and business communities in Uganda,” Tusiime said.

The 2025 season promises even greater competition, with golfers battling for top honors in categories like Overall Champion, Longest Drive, Nearest to the Pin, and Best Junior Golfer.

 Special emphasis will be placed on encouraging youth participation, in line with NCBA Uganda’s ongoing efforts to nurture the next generation of golfing talent.

In addition to the on-course excitement, the Monthly Mug will continue its tradition of promoting financial inclusion.

NCBA Uganda will have promotional offers and host interactive financial sessions, about tailored financial products such as asset financing, salary loans, and business growth solutions—helping to bridge the gap between sports and financial empowerment.

NCBA Bank is currently running a Salary loan promotion where customers can access up to 250m UGX at 17% p.a repayable over 72 months. 

In addition, customers can also get up to 95% in Asset Financing with a 60 days repayment holiday to purchase equipment, vehicles or machinery.

As the 2025 NCBA Monthly Mug Golf Tournament gets underway, golfers and business leaders alike can look forward to a season of intense competition, camaraderie, and opportunities for growth—both on and off the course.

Winners

• Winner group A: Dr. William Esuma – 77 Gross (handicap 4)
• 1^st Runners up Group A: Allan Akira – 75 net (handicap 6)
• 2^nd Runners up Group A: Ivan Arinaitwe – 85 gross (handicap 5)
• Winner Group B: Arnold Katwesigye – 88 Gross, 71 net (handicap 17)
• 1^st runners up Group B: Leon Byereta – 92 Gross, 73 net (handicap 19)
• 2^nd runners up Group B: Herbert Musinguzi – 90 Gross, 74 net (handicap 16)
• Winner Group C: Edgar Mugisha – 65 net (handicap 28)
• 1^st Runners up Group C: Marvin Ssebugwawo – 67 net (handicap 22)

• 2^nd runners up Group C: Sulaiman Kamulegeya – 95 Gross, 70 net (handicap 25)
• Winner ladies: Olivia Nakuya – 99 Gross (handicap 21)
• 1^st runners up ladies: Sheila Aine – 116 Gross (handicap 36)
• 2^nd runners up ladies: Juliet Anena – 99 net (handicap 18)
• Seniors winner: 71 net (handicap 18)

• Nearest to the pin: Kaliisa Katongole
• Longest drive award (ladies): Olivia Nakuya
• Longest drive award (men): Ivan Arinaitwe