Watoto Church Launches 2026 Golf Tournament to Empower Vulnerable Women

Watoto Church Launches 2026 Golf Tournament to Empower Vulnerable Women

David GOMBE

Watoto Church has officially launched the 3rd Edition of the Watoto Golf Tournament 2026, a premier sporting and fundraising event that brings together corporate leaders, government representatives, development partners, golfers, and communities for a shared mission restoring dignity and transforming the lives of vulnerable mothers and their children across Uganda.
Under the theme “Hope on the Green,” the tournament will take place from Monday, 3rd August to Saturday, 8th August 2026 at Uganda Golf Club, Kampala.

The tournament will officially tee off on Monday, 3rd August 2026 with participation from Caddies. This will be followed by the Elite Armatures Tournament from Wednesday, 5th to Friday, 7th August and, the Professional Golfers from Wednesday, 5th to Saturday, 8th August 2026.
The tournament will culminate in the Main Event on Saturday, 8th August 2026, bringing together corporate teams, sponsors, partners, golfers, and invited guests for the flagship day of competition, networking, and impact.

This edition represents more than a golf tournament; it marks the beginning of Watoto’s eight-year journey towards 2034, when Watoto celebrates 50 years of impact, with a vision to empower 10,000 vulnerable mothers across Uganda and South Sudan.

The 2026 Impact Goal: Empowering 1,000 Mothers
The Watoto Golf Tournament 2026 aims to raise UGX 450 million, directly supporting 1,000 vulnerable mothers through business starter packs and holistic empowerment programmes.
A contribution of UGX 450,000 empowers one mother with the opportunity to start a sustainable livelihood, restore her independence, and create a better future for her children.

At the heart of this initiative is a simple belief:
When you empower a mother, you strengthen a family. When you strengthen families, you transform communities.

A Tournament Built on Excellence, Competition and Impact

The Watoto Golf Tournament 2026 celebrates excellence across professional golfers, elite amateurs, and caddies, while ensuring that the spirit of giving remains central to the game.
The tournament will feature a total prize structure of UGX 34 million, with UGX 24 million awarded as prize money and UGX 10 million contributed directly towards the Watoto cause.
Prize Structure Professionals
• Total Kitty: UGX 20,000,000
• Contribution to Watoto Cause: UGX 5,000,000
• Net Prize Kitty: UGX 15,000,000
Professional Shoot-Out
• Prize Fund: UGX 2,000,000
Gross Amateurs
• Total Kitty: UGX 10,000,000
• Contribution to Watoto Cause: UGX 4,000,000
• Net Prize Kitty: UGX 6,000,000
Caddies
• Total Kitty: UGX 2,000,000
• Contribution to Watoto Cause: UGX 1,000,000
• Net Prize Kitty: UGX 1,000,000
Championship Recognition
Championship trophies will be awarded in the tournament’s key competitive categories:
• Professionals Champion Trophy
• Elite Amateurs Champion Trophy
• Caddies Champion Trophy

These awards celebrate sporting excellence while recognising the shared commitment of every participant to creating meaningful social impact beyond the golf course.
A Call to Partnership

Watoto Church invites corporations, institutions, development partners, golfers, and individuals to join this transformational journey through sponsorship, participation, and strategic partnerships.

Every partnership contributes towards restoring dignity, empowering mothers, strengthening families, and transforming generations.
The launch highlighted the strong partnership between Watoto Church and key stakeholders who continue to support the tournament and its mission of transforming lives.

Pastor Edward Mwesigye, Pastoral Team Leader, Watoto Church, speaking on behalf of Watoto Ministry Team Leader, Pastor Julius Rwotlonyo.

“At Watoto Church, we believe that our faith must be seen in the way we serve our communities. Through the third edition of the Hope on the Green Golf Tournament, we are inviting individuals, companies and friends of Watoto to join us in raising UGX 450 million to empower 1,000 vulnerable mothers with business starter kits. When a mother is empowered, her family becomes stronger, her children have a better future, and the entire community benefit,” saidPastor Mwesigye.

“For over 32 years, Watoto has walked alongside vulnerable children and women, restoring hope and creating opportunities for lasting change. This golf tournament is more than a sporting event; it is a chance for every Ugandan to make a meaningful difference. Whether you participate in the tournament, sponsor the event or make a donation, your support will help mothers build sustainable livelihoods and move their families toward dignity and self-reliance,” Pastor Mwesigye added.

Speaking on behalf of the Uganda Golf Club, Farayi Chitengwa– Chief Executive Officer, welcomed the partnership with Watoto Church, noting that golf remains a powerful platform for uniting people around meaningful causes.

“We are proud to once again host the Watoto Golf Tournament at Uganda Golf Club. Golf has the unique ability to unite individuals and businesses around causes that change lives, and we encourage more golfers and corporate partners to be part of this year’s tournament as we make a lasting impact in our communities,” he said.

The Managing Director of CFAO Mobility Uganda, Isaac Tegule reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting initiatives that create lasting social impact through partnerships.

“At CFAO Mobility, we believe businesses have a responsibility to contribute to the wellbeing of the communities they serve. Partnering with Watoto Church for this tournament allows us to invest in women whose businesses will strengthen families and contribute to Uganda’s economic growth,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the golfing fraternity, Deo Akope, President of the Uganda Professional Golfers Association and founder of the Deo Akope Foundation, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to supporting initiatives that use golf as a platform to create positive social impact.

The launch also recognized the valuable support of partners and sponsors, including Handel Advocates, M&K Advocates, Sheraton Kampala Hotel, ONOMO Hotel Kampala, Fairway Hotel, Uganda Golf Union, Uganda Professional Golfers Association, the Deo Akope Foundation, and other partners whose contributions continue to make the tournament possible. Every swing has a purpose. Every partnership carries hope. Every contribution can change a life.