Overview:
The tournament will feature three competitive and developmental categories with the main event having juniors between the ages 4–18 with handicaps) as the flagship event. It will also have the skills test cluster for beginners and the youth between 19 to 34 years.
- Event: 1st Stanbic Junior Golf Championship
- Categories: 4-18 years (Main event), Skills Test (Beginners) & 19-35 years (Subsidiary Youth Event)
- Date: Sunday, 14th December 2025
- Venue: Uganda Golf Club (UGC), Kampala
The Uganda Ladies Golf Union (ULGU) officially unveiled Stanbic Bank as the title sponsor for the Inaugural Annual Stanbic Junior Golf Championship with a Ug.Shs 25,000,000 package.
This tournament will take place on 14th December 2025 at the par-72- Uganda Golf Club, Kampala.
An impressive number of 160 young participants are anticipated, making it one of the largest and most inclusive youth golf events in the country.
The tournament was officially launched on Thursday, 11th December 2025 at the UGC Terrace with officials Arthur Kiwanuka (Stanbic Bank head of Affluent Banking), Ritah Akot Apell (Uganda Ladies Golf Union president), Mark Namanya and Krystal Water’s Camila Wangoi in attendance.
These were joined by a couple of youngsters Alexis Aurelia Akol (17 years), Jean Wade (13 years), Herman Kasibante (16 years) and Henry M. Nimoh (11 years).
We are honored to welcome Stanbic Bank Uganda as our founding title sponsor. Their commitment to youth empowerment, financial literacy, and sporting excellence aligns perfectly with our vision. This championship provides meaningful pathways for young golfers at every stage—from early beginners to competitive juniors and youth transitioning into elite categories. With naming rights secured to The Stanbic Annual Junior Golf Championships, Stanbic Bank’s sponsor ship sets the foundation for a flagship national event committed to inclusive youth empowerment—reaching boys and girls from both rural and urban communities, fostering leadership, and build ing pathways to national and international golf exposure. This partnership marks the beginning of a powerful legacy. Together with Stanbic Bank, we are shaping a future where every child and young adult—whether a beginner or a rising star—has a chance to learn, compete, and thrive. We are deeply grateful for this support. The Uganda Ladies Golf Union looks forward to welcoming players, families, golf clubs, and supporters to Uganda Golf Club on 14 December for what promises to be an inspiring celebration of youth talent and the future of Ugandan golf.
Ritah Akot Apell, President Uganda Ladies Golf Union
Stanbic Bank is honoured to sponsor the first ever Junior golf championship that will have children from the age of four years to eighteen as main event. It will also have the skills test category for beginners and the subsidiary event (19 to 35 years)
Arthur Kiwanuka, head of Affluent Banking -Stanbic Bank
Krystal Water is excited to be part of the Stanbic Juniors Golf championship as the official hydration partner. We look forward more such engagements.
Camila Wangoi, Krystal Water marketing Executive
The tournament will feature three competitive and developmental categories with the main event having juniors between the ages 4–18 with handicaps).
This will be the flagship category brings together juniors aged 4 to 18 who are already actively playing golf with established handicaps.
It provides a structured platform for rising talent to compete, showcase skill, and gain national exposure.
Skills Test Category (Beginners starting the game)
The second category will involve beginners for the skills test. This will help nurture early interest in the sport, a second category has been introduced for boys and girls who are new to golf.
Through supervised skills tests, young beginners will experience the game in a supportive, condence-building environment.
Subsidiary Youth Event (Ages 19–35):
The youth category (19 to 35 years) will help in recognizing the growing interest among young adults, as a pathway that strengthens continued participation and extends the develop ment pipeline beyond junior golf.
Krystal Water is the other co-partner for the event as the official hydration sponsor.
