Written By | Alex Mbamanya
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Lady golfer Edrae Kagombe continued to demonstrate outstanding form in women’s golf and added another trophy to her cabinet after yet another scintillating performance at the KCB Bank Mbarara Golf Club Quarterly Mug over the weekend. Playing off handicap 11, Kagombe returned 66 net to overcome a strong field of female competitors and claim the top spot. “I am very happy that I have added yet another accolade to my cabinet. I thank the sponsors for making this day a success, and thanks also go to the players I competed with because they gave me a good game,” Kagombe said.
Edrae Kagombe receives her accolade from Zainabu Kalyowa, the KCB Bank marketing manager and Brand experience executive
Her spouse, Charles Kagombe, emerged winner of the Men’s Group B category after returning 67 net, beating his closest challenger Bernard Amwine on countback after both returned the same score, while Polly Rwandekeye finished third with 68 net.
Meanwhile, Francis Tirwomwe emerged as the overall winner in the men’s category, which attracted a larger field compared to the ladies’ section.
The 81-year-old surprised many after returning an impressive 64 net to beat a strong field of younger competitors.
Francis Tirwomwe (second left) played alongside his senior opponents but beat the rest to the podium
Current club captain Francis Kyegarikye returned 66 net to win Men’s Group A, while Alfred Niwagaba returned 68 net to win Men’s Group C.
In the ladies’ categories, Faith Namara and Laura Atukunda returned 72 net and 68 net respectively to win Ladies Group A and Group B.
Men's overall winner Francis Turwomwe receives his accolade from Zainabu Kalyowa
Zainabu Kalyowa, the KCB Bank Marketing Manager and Brand Experience Executive, announced an extension of the bank’s partnership with Mbarara Golf Club for another five years.
KCB Mbarara Quarterly Mug Golf Winners
Overall Winner Men
Francis Tirwomwe — 64 net
Ladies Overall Winner
Edrae Kagombe — 66 net
Guest Winner
Alex Baguma — 68 net
Men Group A
Francis Kyegarikye — 66 net
Gabriel Woods — 74 net
Ashraf Ssekajja — 75 net
Men Group B
Charles Kagombe — 67 net
Bernard Amwine — 67 net
Polly Rwandekeye — 68 net
Men Group C
Alfred Niwagaba — 68 net
Michael Musomnari — 68 net
Sam Rubatsimbira — 69 net
Ladies Group A
Faith Namara — 72 net
Shallon Musimenta — 80 net
Ladies Group B
Laura Atukunda — 68 net
Jeradine Linda Akankwatsa — 71 net
Constance Katabazi — 71 net
Senior Men
Freddie Karara — 66 net
Nixon Kamukama — 68 net
Senior Ladies
Winnie Mpaabwa — 70 net
Kate Muganga — 73 net
Longest Drive – Men
Allan Muhereza — Entebbe
Longest Drive – Ladies
Linda Jeradine Akankwatsa — Mbarara
Nearest to the Pin – Men
Ashraf Ssekajja — Mbarara
Nearest to the Pin – Ladies
Winnie Mpaabwa — Mbarara
Other Pictures
Francis Kyegarikye, men's group A winner, receives his accolade 
Men's group B winner Charles Kagombe (right) receives his accolade
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