In a gesture of collaboration, MTN Uganda further solidified it’s commitment to Entebbe Golf Club with the unveiling of the MTN Halfway House during the MTN Grand Tee of Tees held over the weekend.
The oval-shaped structure complete with MTN-themed branding was unveiled by MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge in the company of the golfing fraternity following the round of the MTN Monthly Tee.
Entebbe Golf Club chairman Eng. Jacob Byamukama reflected on the new development.
“It’s a major investment which has been delivered to the club by MTN. We are truly thankful and it’s a place that members are going to enjoy. It will be used for cooling down when changing sides and also talking about the game,” he said.
As part of a 10-year partnership, the club holds monthly tournaments aimed at offering golfers competition and networking opportunities.
The MTN Grand Tee of Tees saw participants battle for prizes with Saidi Kirarira and lady captain Jovia Tugume crowned overall best performers.
Kirarira who scored 557 from his best eight rounds of the year said the tournament has been exciting.
“My experience is a good one playing the MTN Monthly Tees. It’s a cumulative score and you never know how others are playing. It brings a new challenge every month which we enjoy as golfers and it’s the reason we play the game,” he said.
A glamorous 19th hole experience followed the MTN Halfway House launch as golfers were treated to entertainment and a prize giving ceremony were the best performers across various categories were crowned.
