Sports Desk
Mbarara
Joan Kyatuka and Robert Mugabe emerged as winners of the inaugural Mbarara Preparatory School Golf Open Championship held over the weekend at Mbarara Golf Course. Kyatuka, a member of the Mbarara Golf Club committee, returned 78 gross to beat a host of other female contenders and was crowned overall winner in the ladies’ category.
Joan Kyatuka receives her accolades after topping the women category
On the men’s side, Mugabe, the chairman of Toro Golf Club, returned 72 gross to clinch victory in the men’s category. The two champions were rewarded with brand-new refrigerators and glittering trophies during a pomp-filled crowning ceremony at the Mbarara Golf Clubhouse.
“I feel honoured and happy to have overcome such strong competition in a tournament that everyone wanted to win,” Kyatuka said. “I thank my teammates and the organisers for putting together such a wonderful championship.”
Robert Mugabe receives his accolade after winning the overall men's category
In addition to the overall winners, prizes were awarded across various groups in both the men’s and women’s categories, including the seniors.
The one-day event, which organizers promised to make an annual tradition, was sponsored by Mbarara Preparatory School under the guidance of the school’s proprietor, Winnie Mpabwa.
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