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David GOMBE

The 2026 Absa Chairman’s Bell Golf Match received off to an exhilarating begin in the present day on the Uganda Golf Membership in Kitante, with the newly launched Caddies Match taking centre stage. A complete of 71 caddies teed off on this new addition to the week-long occasion, which has been expanded right into a four-in-one spectacle now that includes Caddies, Gross Amateurs, Professionals, and the Foremost Occasion.

The Caddies Match is a brand new introduction aimed toward recognising the important position caddies play within the sport whereas offering them with a platform to develop their abilities and acquire aggressive publicity. With a prize kitty of UGX. 2 million devoted to the caddies’ class, the competitors was fierce as contributors showcased their expertise on the par-72 course.

After a day of intense competitors, Basil Atinoi received the lads’s class with a rating of 1-over-73 and JoweriaNamanda was general excellent girl with 7-over-78.

Akorabirungi Ronald, UGC Caddie Grasp and one in all in the present day’s contributors, expressed his pleasure in regards to the new categorysaying, “This can be a dream come true for many people. For years, we’ve been the unseen arms behind the sport, and in the present day Absa has given us a stage to point out what we will do. It means all the pieces to be recognised and to compete alongside fellow caddies who share the identical ardour.”

UGC Chairman Paul Nuwagaba hailed the profitable launch of the Caddies Match and shared how the addition enriches the standard event now in its 8th yr with Absa;

“It’s vital that we organise the entire system wherein we play this sport, and there are various sides together with caddies who’re very useful however not simply furnishings on the course. We thank Absa for arising fairly strongy on this explicit event as we proceed rising the sport and creating inclusive alternatives for all who’re obsessed with golf.”

The motion continues from Tuesday as over 250 contributors inthe Gross Amateurs and Professionals start their campaignsand construct momentum towards Saturday’s extremely anticipated Foremost Occasion. The week-long event, sponsored by Absa Financial institution Uganda with a complete dedication of UGX. 185 million, guarantees to ship extra thrilling golf as Uganda’s best skills compete throughout all classes.

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