Team Harima wins I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series third edition as organisers confirm Kigali regional event
Team Harima, comprising of Moses Ochole and Mulungi Sseruwo, emerged champions of the third leg of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series, held on Saturday, August 9, at Entebbe Club.
Played under the 'Daytona' format, where pairs got to choose their best score on each hole, the pair posted 609 points, earning two RwandAir tickets and other prizes.
“It was a good format; it allowed us to pick our best scores. But most importantly, we worked together as a team, supporting each other on each hole, that’s how we turned very good results," the pair said.
The edition attracted 172 players, making it the most attended leg in the series so far.
Team Street’s Charles Kakaire and Albert Otete finished runners-up with 630 points, winning a weekend for two at Kampala Serena Hotel and other goodies. Team BMP- comprising of Francis Mukonyezi and Ronald Pulle, were second runners-up with 638 points, while Par Boyz (Herbert Musinguzi and Denis Mujuni) finished third runners-up with 665 points.
Team Cocody of Paul Lakidi and Fred Kabanda, were fourth runners-up with 666 points, beating Team Luo Queens (Anne Abeja and Ruth Akello), who came 5th, on count back. Team Grip & Sip- of Albert Gitta and Herbert Olowo finished sixth runners-up with 670 points, while Michael Tumusiime emerged the overall gross winner with a score of 74.
In the Katogo Quiz, Ellis Katwebaze won quiz one with 18 points, and together with the other winners, received a bottle of Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve each.
I&M Bank CEO Robin Bairstow announced that the I&M Bank Katogo Golf series will have another regional edition on November 8, with a trip to Kigali Golf Resort in Rwanda.
"Last year, the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series held its first cross-border event at Limuru Country Club in Kenya. This year we’re heading to Kigali for another exciting leg. I encourage all golfers to join us, represent the Katogo spirit, and make it another memorable chapter in our journey," Bairstow said.
RwandAir confirmed a 30% discount on tickets for golfers traveling for the Kigali event.
Katogo Captain Elly Kibuuka Mukasa applauded I&M Bank’s commitment towards CSR, highflying that the bank is continuing its promise of financially supporting school-going caddies and the children of Entebbe Club’s course maintenance staff.
He also revealed that the bank plans to improve the lighting on the 18th hole.
Annette Nakiyaga, the Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at I&M Bank, noted that the series continues to prove that it’s more than just golf.
"The I&M Bank Katogo golf series is about building friendships, promoting regional integration, and giving our golfers unforgettable experiences. And as we head to Kigali this November, we are eager to deliver an unforgettable experience for golfers, both on and off the course," Nakiyaga said.
She encouraged golfers to take advantage of the 'Tukikube ne I&M Bank' campaign, an initiative designed to empower SMEs with financial literacy and tailored offerings, including an asset financing option that enables customers to purchase a pickup truck with monthly installments of just 3.2 million.
Uganda Golf Union President Dr. Jackson Were announced the Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship, that shall tee off on August 22nd at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club.
He urged golfers to prepare and take part in Uganda’s biggest golf event.
The day ended with a Soul and R&B-themed 19th hole experience, under a cowboy dress code, hosted by comedian Patrick Idringi Salvador.
After the Kigali cross-border leg on November 8, the series will return for the season finale on November 29.
The I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series is sponsored by Johnnie Walker, Victoria Motors, GA Insurance, RwandAir, Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, Kampala Serena Hotel, FENON Events, Goldman’s Luxury, NBS Sport, Case Hospital, and Timecop Security.
