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Jul 22nd, 2025

Kyatuka, Mugabe Win Mbarara Preparatory School Golf Open Championship

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Winners of the Mbarara Preparatory School Golf open pause wityh their accolades

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.

Group Winners

Men’s Group A (Nett)

  • Francis Kyegarukye – 68
  • Wilbroad Aryatwijuka – 69 (2nd, on countback)
  • Alex Mugisha – 69

Men’s Group B

  • Kevin Ninyesiga – 69
  • Israel Atuhwera – 69
  • Amon Sande – 72

Men’s Group C

  • Ronald Kwikiriza – 63
  • Joseph Oloro – 65
  • Bollo Benson – 66

Ladies’ Group A

  • Shallon Musimenta – 63
  • Faith Namara – 75
  • Godlive Nayebare – 75

Ladies’ Group B

  • Roselyne Atuhaire – 67
  • Cleophas Karooma – 70
  • Manuealla Pinto – 73

Seniors’ Categories

Men 65+

  • Charles Kagombe – 58
  • William Bizibu – 66
  • Meliciadis Kazwengye – 69 (on countback)

Men (55–64 years)

  • Nixon Kamukama – 64
  • Bernard Amwine – 72
  • Gad Musasizi – 79

Ladies’ Seniors

  • Maria Tumusiime – 62
  • Winnie Mpabwa – 69
  • Maryne Busingye – 69

Special Awards

  • Longest Drive (Men): Innocent Muhwezi
  • Longest Drive (Women): Faith Namara
  • Nearest to the Pin (Men): Allan Muhereza
  • Nearest to the Pin (Women): Shallon Musimenta
  • Most Tired Golfer: Linda Akankwatsa – 128 gross

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.

Torch Media Africa

Published By | DICKENS TIHARIHONDIJO

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