Grace Kasango and Patricia Mbabazi emerged because the standout performers on the 2026 Absa Professional-Am on Tuesday, every posting 42 factors as they claimed the highest particular person honours.
Kasango topped the skilled class with 42 factors to win the Finest Particular person Man award, edging Ronald Rugumayo by a single level.
Ronald Rugumayo completed second with 41 factors, whereas Nigeria’s Andrew Oche Odoh accomplished the skilled podium on 40 factors.
Zambia’s Gabrile Chibale carded 39 factors to complete fourth, with Abbey Bagalana rounding off the skilled high 5 on 38 factors.
Within the newbie class, Mbabazi matched Kasango’s 42-point tally to take the Finest Particular person Girl accolade.
Isaiah Tugumenawe and Eddie Okila completed joint second with 41 factors apiece, whereas Godwill Bindeeba was fourth on 40 factors.
Peace Musisi and Angelo Wasike shared fifth place after returning 39 factors every.
The competitors additionally produced a gaggle of gamers who impressed throughout the sector, with Charles Lutwama, Dickson Agaba, Allan Atuhairwe and Charity Nabwire all recording 38 factors. Joshua Odong accomplished the listed newbie standings with 37 factors.
The workforce competitors was equally aggressive, with the successful mixture taking dwelling UGX 3.5 million.
The championship workforce comprised Keith Kalyegira, David Wandera, Dr Jackson Had been, Abbey Bagalana, Michael Bironse, Godwill Bindeeba and Joseph Luyima.
Absa Financial institution Uganda MD David Wadera with Deputy Speaker of the Uganda Parliament Thomas Tayebwa on the inexperienced
The runners-up obtained UGX 2.5 million, whereas the third-placed workforce pocketed UGX 2 million.
The match was additional highlighted by two spectacular hole-in-ones. Nelson Ojwiya aced the par-three fourth gap utilizing a Callaway JAWS 52 wedge and a Titleist 3 Black ball. Gabrile Chibale additionally registered an ace on the seventeenth gap, finishing the feat with a pitching wedge.
Past the person and workforce prizes, the Absa Professional-Am provided an essential pathway to the worldwide stage, with 10 golfers incomes slots for the 2026 Magical Kenya Open Professional-Am.
Absa Financial institution Uganda will meet journey and lodging prices for 5 amateurs and 5 professionals, with skilled qualification topic to assembly the required efficiency standards.
Ought to any skilled slot stay unallocated, it will likely be handed to the subsequent highest-ranked newbie on the leaderboard.
The initiative reinforces the Absa Professional-Am’s position in offering Ugandan golfers with a chance to compete at the next stage and acquire precious publicity on the regional circuit.
The occasion was staged as a part of the Uganda Open Golf Championship, with the Magical Kenya Open alternative offering an added incentive for gamers battling for honours at Uganda Golf Membership.
High Professionals
- Grace Kasango — 42 factors
- Ronald Rugumayo — 41 factors
- Andrew Oche Odoh — 40 factors
- Gabrile Chibale — 39 factors
- Abbey Bagalana — 38 factors
High Amateurs
- Patricia Mbabazi — 42 factors
- Isaiah Tugumenawe — 41 factors
- Eddie Okila — 41 factors
- Godwill Bindeeba — 40 factors
- Peace Musisi — 39 factors
- Angelo Wasike — 39 factors
- Charles Lutwama — 38 factors
- Dickson Agaba — 38 factors
- Allan Atuhairwe — 38 factors
- Charity Nabwire — 38 factors
- Joshua Odong — 37 factors
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