Toro Club’s scratch lady golfer Peace Kabasweka emerged as the frontrunner on the opening day of the 2024 Entebbe Ladies Open, claiming a three-shot lead after carding a 3-over-par 74 on Thursday at Entebbe Club’s par-71 lakeside course.
Hot on her heels in the main event (Ladies Group A) is Meron Kyomugisha, securing the second spot with a commendable gross score of 77.
Kabasweka, who won the same event in 2022 put up a good performance and showcased her finesse on the course, setting the tone for a thrilling competition ahead. Kyomugisha, in pursuit of the lead, demonstrated skill and determination, making her a formidable contender in this three-day event.
Judith Komugisha is a distant third with 81 gross score, just a stroke ahead of Harriet Kitaka. Bernadette Musanabera and Cathy Kwagala are tied for fifth with 84 while Resty Nalutaaya and Gloria Mbaguta are tied for seventh with 85. Dianah Nambalirwa is ninth with 86 while Moureen Okura is 10th with 87.
In the men’s gross amateur event, Elton Thembo who is playing on home course carded 1-under-par 70 to emerge leader. He’s being followed by Cosmas Ociti who played level par.
National team Captain Joseph Cwinyaai is part of the chasing pack and he carded 2-over-par 73 in the opening round.
Reagan Akena, Amon Bwambale and Emmanuel Moko are tied for fourth with 3-over-par 74 while Ellias Katwebaze, Michael Tumusiime, John Musimenta and Lawrence Walakira are tied for seventh off 6-over-par 77.
The Ladies Group B category will join the party on Friday and will be playing for two days while the subsidiary category will play on the final day.
The event is powered by KCB Bank, Uganda Airlines, Crown Beverages Limited, Uganda Breweries Limited, MTN Uganda & Britam Insurance.
