Over 150 golfers golfers took to the greens at the lake-side Entebbe Club, to participate in the second round of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series.
This particular edition fell just a day after the series’ main sponsor- I&M Bank celebrated their 50th anniversary, at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
Slayers of the Gods, that comprised Andrew Kibaya and Edward Kabuchu were the winning pair for the men with Ruth Akello and Juliana Ichabala triumphant in the Women’s category.
The pair were equally shocked that they managed to post a net team score of 64, the day’s best score in the Men’s category. The winning teams received air tickets from tournament partners- RwandAir, to fly to any destination that the airline flies to.
“We are shocked as everyone here is that we’re on the podium as the winning team. My tee shots were really bad, but I was good at finishing, so we complimented each other well with my partner- Andrew, because he had very good tee shots. And here we are, we’re the winners of the second round of the Katogo series,” Kabuchu said
The Back 9 Bandits, finished as the 4th runner-up with Dan Kajungu and Enock Nuwagaba. Team Kanungu, consisting of Nelson Rukuuta and Kevin Kayite, took the 3rd runner-up spot. Northern Connect, represented by Morgan Otile and Herbert Opolot, claimed the 2nd runner-up title. The runner-up position was earned by Team Hozambee, featuring Louis Tumukunde and Richard Mugisha.
As a continuation of their golden jubilee celebrations CSR activities, I&M Bank handed over a cheque worth Shs20m, towards supporting caddies and the course maintenance staff.
“The resources will strictly be used to support the school-going caddies, to help them stay in school, as well as the children of the caretakers of the course, who are mostly women. They will receive school fees for at least the next three years,” said Kibaya, the series Vice Captain.
I&M Bank CEO said that the bank decided to support the cause because it perfectly aligns with their CSR pillars of enabling giving, conserving the environment, and education.
“This symbolizes our commitment towards supporting the communities where we operate, especially women,” Bairstow added.
I&M Bank Group CEO, Kihara Maina participated in the tournament, and was paired with former Uganda Golf Club Captain- Emmanuel Wamala.
The second leg of the series adopted the ‘Tee for Me’ format, which saw players pairing up, and while each player teed off at each hole, the pair was allowed to switch balls for their second shot, on a total of 12 holes.
