Serena 63 series: 40-week golf championship officially launched

• Competition: 1^st Serena 63 Series Golf Championship
• Venue: Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, Kigo
• Registration: 1^st March to 1^st April 2023
• Entry Fee: Shs 63,000/=
• Minimum Rounds: 36 (18 holes each)
• Duration: 1^st March to 3^rd December 2023 (40 weeks)
• Rewards: Prizes worth Shs 36,000,000 & 12 months’ golf membership at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa

It will be a grueling golf season at the picturesque Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa golfing facility at Kigo, Wakiso district.

This follows the official launch of the Serena 63 series at the same amenity.

For starters, the series derive its name from the championship record of 63 gross currently held by Kenya’s legendary professional golfer Dismas Indiza (set in 2019 during the Tusker Malt Uganda Golf Open).

Lake Victoria Serena will be offering pricing associated with 63 throughout the tournament for example; Accommodation single room bb: $163, platter for 2: 63,000, entry fee: 63,000 etc.

The series will last for as long as 40 weeks effective 1^st March to 3^rd December 2023 with each golfer expected to play a minimum of 36 rounds (18 holes each).

There are enticing prizes worth Shs 36,000,000 to be won as well as 12 months’ golf members at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf resort and spa.

Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa is proud to announce the Serena 63 Golf Series presented by Serena Hotels, Resorts & Lodges. This will be the biggest prized amateur event in the region. The Serena 63 Golf Series will be a golf competition run over a 40-week period. Players must play a minimum of thirty-six 18 hole rounds of golf to qualify for the main prizes. There will be quarterly prizes based on the order of Merit as the competition progresses, as well as themed prizes to keep it exciting. All scorecards must be submitted and final winners will be determined on the totals of their 18 best scores. The more you play the better you can perform

Theo Van Rooyen, director of golf – Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa

The tournament is for both members and non-members in this championship.

The guests stand a chance to win Annual Individual Membership. Membership include full membership benefits as unlimited access to the golf course  (no Green fees), 10% Discount at the Pro-Shop in merchandise, 20% Discount on food and beverage outlets at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Year Membership at Maisha health Club, 20% Discount at Maisha Health Club treatments, free access to the swimming pool at the resort, special accommodation rates at the resort, free WiFi at the clubhouse and automatic enrollment to the Serena Prestige Club.

The members will also stand a chance to win 1 Year’s free subscription, with additional golf merchandise as prizes; 2 Nights’ accommodation for 2 at Zanzibar Serena Beach Resort with return flights, 2 Nights’ accommodation for 2 at Mombasa Serena Beach Resort with return flights, 2 Nights’ accommodation for 2 at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel with return flights, 2 Nights’ accommodation for 2 at Nairobi Serena Hotel with return flights,  2 Nights’ accommodation for 2 at Kampala Serena Hotel, 2 Nights’ accommodation for 2 at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, round of golf for 4. Caddie fees, cart hire & lunch included and the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa: Day-spa voucher for 2.

I want to confirm to all of you that Lake Victoria Serena Golf resort & SPA are in good standing with the Union and always willing and active to engage on any matter.I would like also to extend our sincere appreciation to your club for continuously supporting the growth of golf in Uganda and hosting our events fashionably and incredulous. I would like to pass my profound courtesy and encouragement to the management team for this innovation (Serena 63 Golf Series) and you have our full support and we will not hesitate to support once called upon. This event is good and in the spirit of growing golf in Uganda and so competitively.

Moses Matisko, President – Uganda Golf Union (UGU)

Registration:

Registration will take place from 1 March 2023 online and at the Pro-Shop. Registrations will close on 1^st April 2023. All participants must provide a valid CDH/ID to enter.

The top winners will be announced on 9^th December 2023.

There will be weekly updates will be shared to all registered players on point standings. There will be quarterly winners of the order of Merit as the competition progress.

All scorecards need to be signed by the player and marker and placed in the designated scorecard box provided at the Pro-Shop with all rounds to be played according to the Rules of Golf published by the R&A Limited.