It’s a family affair as General Kabango, Hellen shine in Tombstone Hima Cement Entebbe Captain’s putter tourney

Entebbe Hima Captain’s Putter Tournament 2025:

Overall winner:

• Men: Gen. Michael Kabango (H/C 30)
• Ladies: Peace Hellen (H/C 19)

As the Hima Cement sponsored Entebbe Club captain’s putter championship was held at the lake-side par 71 course, a massive field of 120 players featured.

In the limelight were a number of products produced by cement manufacturers.

The signature powermax led the way on the day with the other brands as Roadcem, supaset, fundi, multipurpose, minecem and powerplus, among others also playing second fiddle.

The dress-code superbly suited the day with gumboots, helmets, overalls and green scarfs dominating the course as white lit up the 19th hole afterparty.

The day’s format of play was Tombstone, where a golfer begins with a set number of strokes based on his or her handicap and plays until they run of strokes. A mark (flag or tombstone) is put where the play ends.

By close of business during the sunny-hit action, husband and wife returned to the podium as overall winners for male and female categories respectively.

Playing off handicap 30, General Michael Kabango and wife Peace Hellen (handicap 19) won the overall prizes; a trophy a piece, putter each and a gift hampers.

“Of late, I have been training well and this performance is worked out. I am happy for the performance” General Kabango remarked.

The wife, Hellen has been a regular on the podium with great performances in the previous week.

“Consistency is key. I am overwhelmed to be on the same podium as my husband” Hellen who also won the longest drive and nearest to the pin contests attested.

Joan Kitawona, Brand and Communications Manager at Hima Cement Uganda, reaffirmed reveled in the long-standing relationship with Entebbe Golf Club.

We are proud to sponsor the Hima Captain’s Putter every year at Entebbe Golf Club. Our partnership has seen the development of key infrastructure, including the construction of tee boxes, and we’re currently in talks to complete the walkway from the entrance to Tee Box 1. We’re committed to supporting the growth of the sport and the club. Last year we supported the Chairman’s Cup, this year it’s the Captain’s Putter, and next year we may support either – but always with the aim of uniting the golfing community through this social game.

Joan Kitawona, Brand and Communications Manager at Hima Cement Uganda

Other outstanding players:

Jude Ochieng won group A men with Robbins Muhairwe and Michael Tumusiime coming second and third respectively.

 Elly Kibuuka Mukasa was outstanding in group B ahead of David Mpanga and Charles Kabunga.

In Group C, Charles Kizito won with Phillip Kazibwe and Steven Kitamireke following suit.

Ladies:

Bridget Basiima won ladies group A. Vanessa Peris and Rukia Nalwoga were first and second runners up respectively.

Cathy Natukunda came top of group B ladies. Suzan Knight and Phionah Namanya were second and third respectively.

Guest winners:

Berna Musanabera was best guest lady golfer whilst Henry Nsubuga shone as the best male guest.

Side-bets:

Peace Hellen won both the nearest to the pin and longest drive contests.

Michael Monnie swung nearest to the pin among the men while Anselm Olweny drove furthest.

The different top performers were rewarded with plaques, Hima cement hampers and golf accessories including different clubs.

The lively Ivuga Band thrilled the golfers and guests at the 19^th hole experience with sweet melodies.

Hima Cement confirmed sponsorship for other tournaments at the different clubs in Kampala (Uganda Golf Club), Fort Portal (Toro Club) and Kasese (Kilembe Mines).

Other top performers:

Men:

A:

• Winner: Jude Ochieng (H/C 9)
• 1^st Runners up: Robbins Muhairwe
• 2^nd Runners up: Michael Tumusiime

Group B:

• Winner:  Elly Kibuuka Mukasa – (Handicap 17)
• 1^st Runners up: David Mpanga (Handicap 17)
• 2^nd Runners up: Charles Kabunga

Group C:

• Winner: Charles Kizito (Handicap 25)
• 1^st Runners up: Phillip Kazibwe (Handicap 35)
• 2^nd Runners up: Steven Kitamireke (Handicap 27)

Ladies:

Group A:

• Winner: Bridget Basiima (Handicap 13)
• 1^st Runners up: Vanessa Peris (Handicap 23)
• 2^nd Runners up: Rukia Nalwoga (Handicap 16)

Group B:

Women:

• Winner: Cathy Natukunda (Handicap 46)
• Runners up: Suzan Knight (Handicap 31)
• 2^nd Runners up: Phionah Namanya (Handicap 39)

Guest winners

Ladies: Berna Musanabera (Handicap 10)

Men: Henry Nsubuga

Side-bets:

Nearest to the pin:

• Ladies: Peace Hellen
• Men: Michael Monnie

Longest Drive:

• Ladies: Peace Hellen
• Men: Anselm Olweny