The Kinyara Golf Open is one of the exciting events on the golfing calendar in the East African region & Uganda.
This tournament brings hundreds golfers from all walks of life to the Masindi for a magical weekend of action at the Kinyara golf course.
And next weekend from the 19th-21, its action packed at the Kinyara Golf course with David Kamulindwa, Joseph Kasozi, Grace Kasango, Joseph Cwnya-ai & Meron Kyomugisha sweating plasma & battling it out for big cash prizes.
Last year, David Kamulindwa did wonders in the professional category, while Joseph Cwinya-ai & Meron Kyomugisha were the leading players in the elite gross categories.
And this time round, the 28th edition of the Kinyara Golf open is more than thrilling & irresistibly sweet for golfers with lots of goodies up for grabs including ‘half’ a ton of sugar to be carried home.
The year’s edition continues to enjoy strong corporate sponsorship with several insurance companies supporting including Liaison Group(shs 30m), ICEA Lion Group(shs35m), Sanlam Allianz(shs10m, MUA Insurance(shs10m), Old Mutual Uganda Limited(shs5m) & Kinyara Sugar ltd(shs38m).
This tournament with different categories of golfers ranging from professionals to subsidiaries to seniors (above 55 years of age) is bigger & better than last year’s edition with ranging budget of around shs140M,said Kinyara Golf Club captain John Kennedy Kissarach during the press conference on Tuesday at the Uganda Golf Club in Kampala.
The tournament continues to provide a competitive platform for professional and amateur golfers to showcase their abilities & it’s a world ranking tournament, said Francis Mugerwa also Public Relations Manager at Kinyara Sugar ltd.
Kinyara Sugar Limited’s commitment to the development of sports & the community remains unwavering, said Veedhi Sekhar also Deputy General Manager at Kinyara sugar ltd.
We have increased our sponsorship commitment from UGX 30 million to UGX 35 million this year. & I urge all golfers to ensure that they adequately get insured under the club man’s cover, said Moses K. Mugalu also Head of Marketing & Communications at ICEA Lion insurance company.
Our continued support for the Kinyara Golf Open goes beyond sponsorship & reflects our belief in the power of sport to transform lives, promote wellness, nurture talent & strengthen communities,said Sarah Siryowe also General Manager at Liaison insurance.
The preparations for the 2026 Kinyara Golf Open tournament are in high gear next weekend & the course is ready for tee-offs with no excuses, said report.
Meanwhile registration is open & green fees per person is at shs 60,000.(By PEACOCK KAWEESA)
