Professional golfer Ronald Rugumayo has been named the latest Johnnie Walker influencer, a move announced just days before the Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open tees off this Friday at Lugazi Hills Golf Club.
Rugumayo, popularly known as the “Mayo of Africa,” has been at the forefront of Ugandan golf’s rise on the international stage.
In 2024, the Toro-born star made history by becoming the first Ugandan golfer to make the cut at a DP World Tour event, sealing the milestone with a dramatic birdie on the 18th hole at the Magical Kenya Open.
He later added another record, becoming the first Ugandan to register a hole-in-one on the Tour.
His new partnership with Johnnie Walker aligns with the brand’s role as headline sponsor of the Uganda Golf Open, one of the country’s biggest tournaments.
The event is expected to draw elite golfers from across the region, while NBS Sport will provide live coverage to bring fans closer to the action.
