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David GOMBE
The 2026 Absa Chairman’s Bell Golf Match acquired off to an exhilarating start within the current day on the Uganda Golf Membership in Kitante, with the newly launched Caddies Match taking centre stage. A whole of 71 caddies teed off on this new addition to the week-long event, which has been expanded proper right into a four-in-one spectacle now that features Caddies, Gross Amateurs, Professionals, and the Foremost Event.
The Caddies Match is a model new introduction aimed towards recognising the vital place caddies play throughout the sport whereas providing them with a platform to develop their talents and purchase aggressive publicity. With a prize kitty of UGX. 2 million dedicated to the caddies’ class, the opponents was fierce as contributors showcased their experience on the par-72 course.
After a day of intense opponents, Basil Atinoi acquired the lads’s class with a ranking of 1-over-73 and JoweriaNamanda was basic glorious woman with 7-over-78.
Akorabirungi Ronald, UGC Caddie Grasp and one amongst within the current day’s contributors, expressed his pleasure regarding the new categorysaying, “This could be a dream come true for many individuals. For years, we’ve been the unseen arms behind the game, and within the current day Absa has given us a stage to level out what we’ll do. It means all of the items to be recognised and to compete alongside fellow caddies who share the an identical passion.”
UGC Chairman Paul Nuwagaba hailed the worthwhile launch of the Caddies Match and shared how the addition enriches the usual occasion now in its 8th yr with Absa;
“It’s important that we organise the whole system whereby we play this sport, and there are numerous sides along with caddies who’re very helpful nevertheless not merely furnishings on the course. We thank Absa for arising pretty strongy on this specific occasion as we proceed rising the game and creating inclusive options for all who’re obsessive about golf.”
The movement continues from Tuesday as over 250 contributors inthe Gross Amateurs and Professionals begin their campaignsand assemble momentum in the direction of Saturday’s extraordinarily anticipated Foremost Event. The week-long occasion, sponsored by Absa Monetary establishment Uganda with an entire dedication of UGX. 185 million, ensures to ship further thrilling golf as Uganda’s finest abilities compete all through all lessons.
Guidelines of Caddies Winners;
