Solomon Kego crowned MTN Uganda May Golf Mug winner
Release date:6/2/2014
Kampala,
Uganda
–
2nd
June,
2014.
The MTN Uganda May Golf Mug ended with a lot of excitement as golfers took to the Greens and battled it out
at a game they love. Soothing music and refreshments courtesy of MTN set a relaxing mood as members
cracked jokes amongst themselves.
The May MTN Uganda Golf Tournament which took place at Kitante Golf course last Saturday saw Solomon
Kego emerge winner with 66 nett from the all-day golf activity, followed by Abbey Bagalana with 74 nett as
a runner-up. Kego takes his place among the lots of winners this year, edging out Kabuye Gerald who took
the
top
cup
in
the
Labour
Day
tournament
last
month
with
71
nett.
He has been playing for long and was once one of the stars. Kego who played in handicap 5 is son to veteran
players
Simon
Kego
Senior
and
Alice
Kego
once
the
women
golf
chairperson.
Speaking about his win, Kego said his consistency and focus on the course paid off. "I played normal golf. It
was just my good day to win because anybody below handicap 5 is just as good," he noted.
In the Ladies category, perennial winner Kabenge Kathy maintained the top position with 73 nett registering
a three point’s drop from last month’s 70 Count Back. Harriet Kitaka emerged as Runner-up with 76 nett on
count
back.
Playing in Group B, Fernandez Nestor took the day with 70 nett while Sam Nahamya was crowned Group C
winner with 68 net; Andrew Muhwezi with 72 nett took the lead in Group D, closely followed by Xiang Ming
with
72
nett
as
Runner-up.
The whole day golfing event attracted high participation from regular Kampala Club Golf members. Giving a
sneak preview of the forthcoming MTN Mid-year Golf Day MTN Uganda General Manager -Corporate Services
Anthony
Katamba
emphasized
MTN’s
commitment
to
continue
supporting
golf.
Katamba said the Golf Day is expected to attract high flying golfers from across Uganda. For the last five
years, MTN Uganda has maintained an annual support of 10 monthly mugs, one Mid-Year Mug and a final Mug
of Mugs that happens in December.
MTN Uganda has consistently supported the sporting fraternity in Uganda and aside from golf; it has sponsored
many sports activities over the years including Football, Rugby, Basketball, Volleyball, Table tennis and Golf
amongst others. MTN has also continued to invest in supporting sports in Uganda through the MTN Arena in
Lugogo, which was refurbished by MTN in 2010 to be the largest and most modern indoor stadium in Uganda.
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