Peace Kabasweka and Steven Katwiremu emerged champions of the Ladies and Seniors Open categories in the 2023 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Championship on Saturday. The Ladies Senior winner was Malawian, Roza Mbilizi.
An elated Kabasweka was congratulated with loud cheers and jubilation at the 18th hole of the Uganda Golf Club, Kitante, that is hosting this year’s Open.
Kabasweka carded 221 gross following three days of golf just a stroke better than Iddy Hussein Madina’s 222. The seasoned golfer recorded a 4-under 68 score on Day one, 3 – over 75 on Day Two and 78 on the final round.
“The competition was fierce but I managed to make it at the end of the day. I’d like to thank my caddie, fans, family and sponsors,” said Kabasweka.
Kabasweka won the title on the 18th hole while Katwiremu secured the Seniors title on sudden death ahead of Onyango Matata Godfrey and Bagabo Joseph.
The winners were honoured with well-deserved trophies and Johnnie Walker Green and Black Label Bottles that were handed over by Uganda Breweries Ltd Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo, and the Guest of Honour, Security Minister, Gen. Jim Muhwezi.
Johnnie Walker, the tournament’s title sponsor set-up a Hospitality Village, that was an elevation from the traditional 19th Hole experience.
“As a premium Scotch whisky brand, our focus is to bring golfers an experience that will leave lasting impressions. We are introducing golfers into the amazing world of Big Flavour and the crowd here has given us such a warm and befitting welcome. We are definitely looking forward to more action on and off the greens,” said Robert Nsibirwa, Marketing Manager, UBL.
The 2023 Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open Championship continues with the Amatuers Open teeing off on Wednesday, climaxing with the Professional category that will run from October 24 to 28.
Johnnie Walker Uganda Open (Ladies) Final Leaderboard
Peace Kabasweka – 221
Madina Iddy Hussein – 222
Evah Magala – 228 T4. Mercy Nyanchama – 229 T4. Ashley Awuor – 229 T6. Martha Babirye – 230 T6. Meron Kyomugisha – 230
Judith Komugisha – 235
Harriet Kitaka – 239
Johnnie Walker Uganda Open (Seniors Men) Final Leaderboard
Katwiremu Steven -162
T2. Onyango Matata Godfrey – 162
T2. Bagabo Joseph – 162
- Plenderleith David – 165
- Musiimenta Julius – 166
- Muchiri John – 167
Johnnie Walker Uganda Open (Seniors Women) Final Leaderboard
Mbilizi Madaro Roza
Kabonero Grace
Kabenge Katy
Kagombe N Edrae
Nasimolo Jenina
Acato Gertrude
