Written By | Alex Mbamanya
KCB Bank officials announce the extended two-years partnership with the Mbarara Golf club
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For any sports discipline to grow both in numbers and competitiveness, it requires members who regularly practice and compete. This is what has left the Mbarara Golf Club fraternity brimming with excitement after realizing that their efforts to make their club one of the most vibrant in the country have once again been boosted through extended support from KCB Bank.
The financial institution has been partnering with Mbarara Sports Club over the last few years, and on Saturday, it announced the good news of extending the partnership for another two years.
Former Physical Education and Sports commissioner Dan Tamwesigire, watches his shot after teeing off
The announcement was made during the prize-giving ceremony of the KCB Quarterly Mug Golf Championship held at the club premises in Mbarara City.
Zainabu Kalyowa, the KCB Bank Marketing Manager and Brand Experience Executive, announced the extension to the delight of the golfers present.
KCB Bank officials announce the extended two-years partnership with the Mbarara Golf club
"As KCB, we are happy partnering with the Mbarara golf family, and the time we have spent in this partnership has been a wonderful experience. For that reason, we pledge a renewed two-year partnership. We achieved a lot with the outgoing leadership, and we are happy to work with Francis (Kyegarikye) and his team, and we promise to have an even better outing in September," Kalyowa said.
Mbarara Sports Club chairman Francis Kyegarikye during the weekend action
The KCB Quarterly Mug is a golf championship held every three months and attracts golfers from Mbarara, Kabale, Kasese, Fort Portal, Kampala, and Entebbe.
In the weekend competition, Edrae Kagombe returned 66 net to emerge overall winner in the ladies' category, while Francis Turwomwe won the men's category after returning 64 net.
Mbarara golf captain Woods Gabriel in action
Current club chairman Francis Kyegarikye returned 66 net to win Men's Group A, while Charles Kagombe emerged winner of Men's Group B after returning 67 net, beating his closest challenger Bernard Mwine (67 net) on countback, while Polly Rwandekye finished third with 68 net.
Alfred Niwagaba returned 68 net to win Men's Group C, while Faith Namara and Laura Atukunda returned 72 net and 68 net respectively to win Ladies Group A and B.
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