Defending champion Tanzania’s Angel Eaton, shot 5 over par 76 gross to take control of the lead at the prestigious Uganda Ladies Open Golf Championship going on at the par 71 Entebbe golf course this afternoon.
Eaton took the lead from Day one leader Monica Ntege, who had a dismal day on the 18 hole course whichsaw her drop to fifth position tying with Zambia’s Lorna Mwenda and Tanzania’s Neema Olomi with a gross score of 166.
“Today my putting was terrible, but I hope to improve that tomorrow on the final day,” Eaton said. “I believe if I can maintain my composure I will be able to retain my crown.”
Eva Magala, will be pushing the Tanzanian ace golfer all the way in tomorrow’s action as she shot 6 over par 77 gross to keep the lead just to one stroke.
Two time Uganda Ladies Open champion Flavia Namakula, shot a 12 over par 83 gross to remain in contention going into tomorrow’s action on the decisive day.
Irene Nakalembe is 8 over par 82 gross going for the final round. The three day event is sponsored by o a tune of 42 million.
It has attracted golfers from Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda and the hosts Uganda.
Uganda Ladies Open Golf Championship
Day Two
Angel Eaton 79 76 155
Eva Magala 79 77 156
Irene Nakalembe 79 82 161
Flavia Namakula 80 83 163
Lorna Mwenda 87 79 166
Monica Ntege 78 88 166