Two hundred golfers are expected to grace the 150 million Pepsi Independence Golf Day tournament that tees off tomorrow at the par 72 Kitante Golf Course.
The tournament is organised to celebrate Uganda’s Independence and will see golfers from all over the country taking part in this one day tournament.
Last year’s event attracted both amateurs and professionals at 9 hole Palm Valley Golf and Country Club, off Entebbe road at Kakungulu estate.
Notable golfers expected to take part include National golfers Abbey Bagalana, Gideon Kagyenzi, Joseph Mawejje, Robinson Lutwama, Becca Mawanja and many more.
Innocent Tibayeita, the Head of Sales and Marketing, said Shs150 million has been injected into the annual golfing tournament to make it more exciting than the previous one.
Aqua Sipi, ICEA, Stanbic Bank ,ED&F Man, Milly Glass Works Ltd, Metal Crowns, Dfcu Bank, Brandactive and BTL are co-sponsors of the tournament.
“The tournament comes on the day that holds a special place in the hearts of both Ugandan golfers and Ugandans generally. Therefore, we’re very pleased that we shall make Ugandans cherish the moment now,” Tibayeita stated.
The format of play will be Stable Ford Full Handicap.