Atinoi, Namanda shine as 2026 Absa Chairman’s Bell tees off with inaugural caddies’ tourney
The 2026 Absa Chairman’s Bell Golf Tournament obtained off to an exhilarating begin on Monday, thirteenth July on the Uganda Golf Club, Kitante in Kampala metropolis.
First within the fray was the newly launched caddies’ match with a complete of 71 caddies in motion.
This is the brand new addition to the week-long occasion, which has been expanded right into a four-in-one spectacle now that includes caddies, gross amateurs, professionals, and the primary occasion.
The caddies’ match is a brand new introduction aimed toward recognising the very important function caddies play within the sport whereas offering them with a platform to develop their abilities and achieve aggressive publicity.
With a prize kitty of Ug.Shs 2 million devoted to the caddies’ class, the competitors was fierce as contributors showcased their expertise on the par-72 course.
After a day of intense grueling 72 holes’ motion, Basil Atinoi gained the boys’s class with a rating of 1-over-73.
Atinoi, enjoying off handicap 5 was a stroke higher than handicap 4 golfer Dennis Kabarira.
Joweria Namanda was general excellent girl with 7-over-78, beating Liz Kansiime by two strokes.
Both Namanda and Kansiime performed off handicap 12.
Ronald Akorabirungi, Uganda Golf Club (UGC) caddie grasp, was one of many contributors, expressed his pleasure in regards to the new class remarking, “This is a dream come true for many people. For years, we now have been the unseen fingers behind the sport, and as we speak Absa has given us a stage to indicate what we will do. It means the whole lot to be recognised and to compete alongside fellow caddies who share the identical ardour.”
UGC Chairman Paul Nuwagaba hailed the profitable launch of the caddies match and shared how the addition enriches the normal match now in its 8th yr with Absa;
“It’s vital that we organise the entire system by which we play this sport, and there are various sides together with caddies who’re very useful however not simply furnishings on the course. We thank Absa for arising fairly strongy on this explicit event as we proceed rising the sport and creating inclusive alternatives for all who’re captivated with golf.”
The motion continues from Tuesday as over 250 contributors within the gross amateurs and professionals start their campaigns and construct momentum towards Saturday’s extremely anticipated Main Event.
The week-long match, sponsored by Absa Bank Uganda with a complete dedication of Ug. Shs 185 million, guarantees to ship extra thrilling golf as Uganda’s most interesting abilities compete throughout all classes.
