- MTN Monthly Tee (February 2024):
- Overall winner: Michael Monne (Handicap 14) – 68 Nett – countback
Michael Monne emerged as the most outstanding golfer in the MTN Monthly Tee Golf tournament for February 2024 at the par-71 lake-side Entebbe club on Saturday, 17th February.
A total field of 153 golfers took part in the day-long event that was decimated by rains in the morning and sunny conditions later on.
Monnie, playing off Handicap 14, scored 68 nett to win on countback, a victory that he attributed to good swing and putting.
“My swing was on” Monne revealed. “The approach was even better and the putting perfect. I thank the rest of my playing mates for the good game” he added.
Other top performers
Uganda national team golfer Michael Tumusiime (Handicap 1) toppled the ra (est in group A men.
Tumusiime won on a countback over Dr. Peter Apell (Handicap 6).
In Group B (men), Saidi Kirarira (Handicap 17) won with 69 nett on countback over Albert GItta (handicap 11).
For group C (men), Emmanuel Mugabi (Handicap 21) amassed 68 nett to win the pool over Drake Tukamuhebwa (Handicap 19) with 69 nett.
Ladies
The usual suspect Bridget Basiima, playing off handicap 12 was outstanding with 69 nett.
Edith Wamalwa (Handicap 34) was runners up with 72 nett.
Jamil Maningi (Handicap 21) was the best senior golfer (above 55 years) with 76 nett.
Ivan Ssetimba was best guest golfer with 68 nett, off handicap 20.
The MTN Monthly Tee golf championship is sponsored by Telecommunications giants MTN Uganda and Nile Breweries Limited under the Castle Lite brand.
