Overview:
The Pearl of Africa (POA) Golf series are designed to elevate the professional golf ecosystem in Uganda to international standards.
Pearl Of Africa (POA) Golf Series 2026 – Entebbe Leg
Thursday, 2nd April 2026
- Day 2 – Elite Gross players
- Day 1 – Professionals
The second day of the 2026 Pearl of Africa (POA) Golf Series for the Entebbe Leg tees off on Thursday, 2nd April at the 1901-founded lakeside golfing facility in Entebbe Municipality.
After the opening 18 holes for the Elite gross cluster on Wednesday (1st April), they approach the greens and dog-legged fairways for the second round to make 36 holes.
Overnight leader Joseph Cwinya-ai, with a 3-under-68, yearns to maintain the lead adrift from the rest of the chasing pack.
“The plan for day two is the same as the opening; keep on the fairway and play regulation golf,” the on-fire reigning Uganda Amateur Open champion revealed his second round strategy.
Cwinya-ai drives off the second round at 11:10 AM alongside Elton Thembo and Martha Babirye in the main pressure pool for the elite gross.
They follow the trio of Andrew Ssekibejja, Dominic Musoke and Abdallah Kakooza who tee off at 11:00 AM.
The third pressure group has Bright Mukama, Shaka Kariisa and Joseph; these will commence action at 10:50 AM.
Two biological brothers, Mackinon Masereka and Godfrey Kambale, play at 10:40 AM alongside the seasoned Ibrahim Bagalana.
Enter the professionals:
The professional golfers whose total prize money kitty is Ugx 27,000,000 will play their round one on Thursday.
Twenty six professionals, including two ladies, Evah Magala and Flavia Namakula, have been drawn.
Saidi Mawa, Phillip Kasozi and Magala commence action at 11:20 AM. Ten minutes later, they will be followed by David Kamulindwa, Abbey Bagalana and Peter Ssendaula.
Emma Ogwang, Rodell Tadeo Gaita and Herman Deco Mutebi drive off at 11:40 AM.
Fresh from India, Marvin Max Kibirige will square up against Adolf Muhumuza and Davia Muhumuza, driving off the tee at 12:10 PM.
Winners during the inaugural edition
The first edition was played in 2025. Michael Tumusiime won the Entebbe Leg, while John Musiimenta took the one at Uganda Golf Club, and Joseph Kasozi smiled on the podium as champion in Lugazi for the amateurs.
For the pros, Kibirige won in Kampala, Mutebi was unstoppable on the home Entebbe course, and MTN Uganda-sponsored Rugumayo swung best in Lugazi.
The POA Series are designed to elevate the professional golf ecosystem in Uganda to international standards.
