74th Uganda Golf Open:
- 10th – 13th August 2016 – At Uganda Golf Club, Kampala
Ahead of the long anticipated tee-off for the 74th Uganda Golf Open, the draws for the main event have been released.
Defending champion Ronald Otile, fresh from South Africa is drawn with last year’s runner up and Toro clubmate Adolf Muhumuza.
The duo is joined by Kenya’s Edwin Mudanyi and Zambian ace Aaron Simfukwe.
Majority of the amateur golfers had a feel of the course on Monday ahead of the official practice round due on Tuesday.
“It is so far so good. I have been testing the swing and approach,” Otile who won both the amateurs and professional categories last year noted.
Last year’s day one leader, Martin Ochaya is expected to tee off at 8:50 a.m alongside Paul Muchangi, Jean Simbagoye and Kenneth Bollo.
Kenyan Alfred Nandwa will tee off at 8:40 a.m in group five that has Dennis Saikwa, Abdul Bizimana and Entebbe club’s Samuel Kato.
The official tee off is slated for Wednesday by 8 a.m. The mode of play is stroke play.
Full Draw for Round One (Wednesday, 10th August 2016):
Group 1 (8:00 a.m): Ronald Otile, Edwin Mudanyi, Aaron Simfukwe, Adolf Muhumuza
Group 2 (8:10 a.m): Conrad Acaye, Nasser Mackie, Joel Basalaine, Abraham Ainamani
Group 3 (8:20 a.m): Patrick Mwaka, Becca Mwanja, Ronald Rugumayo, Moses Gwasaze
Group 4 (8:30 a.m): Ismail Muhamood, Herman ‘Deco’ Mutebi, Felix George, John Basabose
Group 5 (8:40 a.m): Dennis Saikwa, Abdul Bizimana, Samuel Kato, Alfred Nandwa
Group 6 (8:50 a.m): Paul Muchangi, Jean Simbagoye, Martin Ochaya Kenneth Bollo
Group 7 (9: 00 a.m): Geofrey Kubwa, Dennis Onyango, Dennis Asaba Dragon, Joseph Chinyway
Group 8 (9:10 a.m): Habib Kisande, Jonathan Musinguzi, Ronald Kidega, Clovis Kasangaki
Group 9 (9:20 a.m): Hassan Kiyemba, Andrea Christopher, Davis Kato, Alam Faiz
Group 10 (9:30 a.m): Edwin Okong, Francis Ngabo, Salum Hakizimana, Joseph Mawejje
Group 11 (9:40 a.m): Sulaiman Kisitu, Andrew Chelogoi, Patrick Mukiza, Aron Mugomola
Group 12 (9:50 a.m): Henry Ssali, Andrew Byaruhanga, Patrick Anziku, Peter Etomet
Group 13 (10 a.m): Phillip Kasango, Sande Benson, Henry Byaruhanga, Michael Alunga
Group 14 (10:10 a.m): Dennis Kabarrira, Morris Ashaba, Frank Ochieng, Edward Golola
Group 15 (10:20 a.m): Vincent Asiimwe, Rodell Gaita, Steven Jali, William Ovon
Group 16 (10: 30 a.m): Ashvin Kanathan, Joseph Kasozi, Solomon Kego, Nicholas Synman
Group 17 (10:40 a.m): Noah Waibi, Ashraf Bagalana, Gad Musasizi, Andrew Oketi
Group 18 (10:50 a.m): Godfrey Nsubuga, Kitengo Mutesasira, Devid Kamulindwa, Steven Kasaija
Group 19 (11:00 a.m): George Kituku, Brian Faintech, Moses Matisko, Matata Onyango
Group 20 (11:10 a.m): Richard Muhumuza, Sam Ssejjaka, Ram Shaban, Yusuf Ssentongo
