Overview:
The organizers of the I & M Bank Katogo golf series describe the event as ‘an even more exciting season,’ that comes with new developments and a fresh approach, that is expected to elevate the experience at the quarterly outings.
- Event: 3rd I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series
- Stage: Round One (1st Outing)
- Format: Rejected
- Date: Saturday, 15th March 2025
- Venue: Entebbe Club
Rejected! This is the format of play that the opening round of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf series will be played this Saturday, 15th March 2025 at the par-71 Entebbe club.
Under this unique format of play; golfers pair up and tee off normally.
The pairs shall strictly be of the same sex (no mixed pairs).
The opposing team shall then decide where their opponents play their second shots from.
The player must move their balls to that position, and place it no more than one scorecard length away from their partner’s ball.
The better nett score from the pair on each hole shall count as the team’s score.
However, each team will have an opportunity to reject the opposing team’s chosen position and select their own, on six select holes.
At these rejected holes, the pair’s worse nett score shall be recorded as the team’s score.
Such is the complex nature of the format will leave many in high spirits.
The series return after a three-month break, following the season launch on March 3.
During the launch, the organizers described the series as ‘an even more exciting season,’ that comes with new developments and a fresh approach, that is expected to elevate the experience at the quarterly outings.
The season already started, albeit off the course, with a series of daily online trivia questions, that are tournament- and golf-related, testing golfers’ knowledge of the series and the game at large.
Winners of the quiz will be awarded during the 19th hole experience on Saturday evening.
Katogo Captain- Elly Kibuka Mukasa boldly attests that everything is ready for a perfect tee off of the season opener this Saturday;
We are all set for this Saturday. And going by the online subscription, we expect nothing short of a full course. We pledge a memorable experience, both on and off the course, for everyone. As for the 19th hole experience, I can assure everyone that our partners have worked gone all out to ensure the season kicks off with a bang.
Elly Kibuuka Mukasa, Katogo Captain
Mukasa highlighted that there will be exciting prizes for the top five male pairs, the top three lady pairs, as well as side bet winners.
One of the key highlights for the season opener, is the hole-in-one prize: a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (X-force), courtesy of Victoria Motors.
The prize is insured by GA Insurance, who are also partners of the series.
Annette Nakiyaga, the Marketing and Corporate Communication head at I&M Bank, noted that the series continues to grow each year, and stated that this year will not be any different.
We’re really excited about this season and proud to be part of it. The I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series has become the perfect platform for golfers to come together to enjoy the game differently. This year shall see golfers enjoy some new and exciting formats of play, and together with other partners, we’ve also worked out some exciting additions to the 19th hole experience.
Annette Nakiyaga, the Marketing & Corporate Communication head at I&M Bank
Off the course, the 19th hole experience will be hosted by renowned comedian Patrick ‘Salvador’ Idringi, and will be headlined by talented songstress- Naava Grey, who recently hosted her maiden sold-out concert at the Kampala Serena, with I&M Bank on her side.
Johnnie Walker will be spicing up things with delicious cocktails and amazing bottle offers.
Other partners of the I&M Katogo Golf Series 2025 include- Rwanda Air, NBS Sport, Fenon Events, Serena Hotel, Lake Victoria Golf Resort & Spa, Time Cop Security, and Goldman’s Luxury.
