Photo by David Isabirye
David GOMBE
The 2023 NCBA Junior Golf championship concluded on Monday at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa Course, Kigo.
The championship attracted over 100 Junior golfers from the age of 6 to 17.
NCBA Bank Uganda Chief Executive Officer Mark Muyobo, pledged that they will continue to give support to the young ones
“We pledge to support the upcoming events. I congratulate all those who participated in the competition. For those who didn’t win, they only need to strategize. So it’s important to support the young talent and help them become successful golfers.” Said Muyobo
Uganda Golf Union President Moses Matisko was pleased with the general performances of the young golfers
“We promise to make this better, to the Ugandans the challenge is now up to us to make it happen next year. I am pleased with the performances of the participants. You are the future of this sport, be good to each other since the world is now a global village.” Said Matisko
Top performers:
Boys 6 & Under:
Winner: Ashton O’Kola – 33, 37 (70)
2nd: James Tino Macakiage – 42, 38 (80)
3rd: Bongu Surya – 41, 44 (85)
Boys 7:
Winner: Ivan Kipyegon Kimutai – 34, 37 (71)
2nd: Dante Kawalya – 48, 48 (96)
3rd: Shah Shay Jinal – 71, 55 (126)
Girls 8 & Under:
Winner: Aarna Mengi – 39, 41 (80)
2nd: Leticia Mwangale – 47, 40 (87)
3rd: Irene Asiyo – 42, 45 (87)
Boys 8:
Winner: Reel Paren – 37, 42 (79)
2nd: Jackson Alexander – 44, 44 (88)
3rd: Ladak Mikhail – 46, 48 (94)
Boys 9:
Winner: Ethan Kabenge – 119, 119 (238)
Girls 9-10:
Winner: Ashley Gachora – 44, 42 (86)
2nd: Sang Pendo – 53, 54 (107)
3rd: Ali Krishnavi Kaifiya – 63, 66 (129)
Boys 10:
Winner: Jordan Van Rooyen – 89, 83 (172)
2nd: Josh Kabukala – 84, 89 (173)
3rd: Lukas Kampa – 91, 88 (179)
Boys 11:
Winner: Oliver Leonardo – 82, 78 (160)
2nd: Kahir Ladak – 84, 86 (170)
3rd: Shay Chauhan – 85, 88 (173)
Girls 11-12:
Winner: Marya Nyambura Nguitigu
2nd: Pasha Nkini
3rd: Simaloi Mbeya
Boys 12:
Winner: Aidan Gachora – 88, 88 (176)
2nd: L. Nshekanabo – 121, 119 (240)
Girls 13-14:
Winner: Audrey Gachora – 88, 78 (166)
2nd: Mercy Ssebagala – 87, 86 (173)
3rd: Pauline Kagoro – 126, 105 (231)
Boys 13-14:
Winner: Pius Ochieng – 78, 78 (156)
2nd: Sharma Kushagra – 75, 84 (159)
3rd: Ivan Nalima – 105, 93 (198)
Boys 15-18:
Winner: Reagan Akena – 78, 76 (154)
2nd: Juma Abiti – 76, 79 (155)
3rd: Ibrahim Ssemakula – 77, 80 (157)
Girls 15-18:
Winner: Vivian Achen – 89, 86 (175)
2nd: Frista Birabwa – 90, 86 (176)
3rd: Tokollo Dhlamini – 93, 90 (183)