After a round of play, most golfers always look forward to the 19th hole experience; a party held after all players have finished playing, an event characterized with audio and visual entertainment, many kinds of merry making plus an awards ceremony for the best performers of the day or tournament.
Uganda Golf Club (UGC) in Kitante, Kampala is one of the places known for its very entertaining 19th hole experiences with most golfers, sponsors and the like looking forward to an evening at the club’s terrace, assured of thrilling entertaining moments.
For this year, the Monthly Mug competitions have returned to UGC after a two-year hiatus caused by Covid-19 disruptions. Uganda Breweries Limited through their Tusker Malt Lager brand are the sponsors of this year’s mugs that will be held each month and set to climax in December.
This year’s first Tusker Malt mug was held last weekend and played on Medal format with the day capped with an Electro Mug Party Club House.
Over 70 golfers took part in the day-long championship that marked the start of the monthly Tusker Malt sponsored mugs.
Andrew Opio, playing off handicap six won group A with 70 nett.
Joon Kim Youg took the group B honours (67 nett) as Collins Subiika was outstanding in group C with 71 nett.
The ladies group A category was won by Jacky Kamunyu with 66 nett. Connie Mukuru won group B ladies after returning 71 nett.
UGC Captain Dr Alex Coutinho lauded the sponsorship of Uganda Breweries Limited under the Tusker Malt brand.
“We remain indebted to Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) who have offered to sponsor the UGC Electro monthly mugs. This is the first of the many mugs to come and we vow to maintain the momentum throughout the year,” Dr Coutinho remarked.
The outstanding golfers were rewarded mugs and other prizes.
Tusker Malt lit up the 19th hole experience and the party continued till late night.
The next Monthly Mug, which has Pepsi as a partner will be held in March 2022.
