By Charles Katabalwa,
KAMPALA
The 27th edition of the Kinyara Golf Open Tournament has officially teed off, marking one of Uganda’s most anticipated golf events on the national sporting calendar.
The launch took place at the Uganda Golf Club in Kampala, setting the stage for three days of thrilling competition and networking in Masindi.
Project organizers say that this year’s tournament will attract over 150 golfers, both local and international players.
From today 13th to 15th November 2025, the scenic Kinyara Golf Club will host golf professionals, amateurs, and corporate leaders for an action-packed weekend of sport and camaraderie.
Speaking at the launch, Francis Mugerwa, Public Relations Officer of Kinyara Sugar Limited, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting sports development.
“We are pleased to launch the 27th edition of the Kinyara Golf Open. This year’s event will feature several categories, gross, professionals, subsidiaries, and seniors above 55 years with prizes across each group.
The gross category for handicaps 0 to 10 tee off today 13th and conclude tomorrow Friday 14th November after three rounds (54 holes), while professionals will play two rounds (36 holes),” said Mugerwa.
Kinyara Golf Club Captain, Moses Enzama, confirmed a strong turnout: “More than 100 golfers from Uganda and across the region have already registered, and we expect over 200 participants to join us in Masindi,” he revealed.
The Kinyara Open Golf Tournament is organized in partnership with Kinyara Sugar Limited and leading insurance companies including ICEA LION, Liaison Group, UAP Old Mutual, Sanlam, and MUA.
ICEA LION Uganda has contributed UGX 30 million towards this year’s edition.“We are proud to support the 27th Kinyara Golf Tournament once again. Our UGX 30 million sponsorship underscores our commitment to promoting sports excellence,” said Moses Mugalu, Marketing and Communications Lead at ICEA LION Uganda.
In the competition lineup, professional golfers will vie for a UGX 10 million grand prize over 54 holes. The men’s amateur gross winner will walk away with UGX 4 million, while the ladies’ gross champion will claim UGX 3 million. Gross category players will also earn World Amateur Golf Ranking points, while professionals money.The main field of golfers will take to the greens on 15th November for an 18-hole showdown to wrap up the tournament.
Defending champion Joseph Kasozi will be looking to retain his title against a formidable lineup, including Joseph Cwinya-ai, Reagan Joseph Akena, Andrew Ssekibejja, Titus Okwong, and Michael Tumusiime.In the professional category, 2024 winner Grace Kasango is expected to defend his crown against top contenders such as David Kamulindwa, Jjingo Tom, James Koto, Vincent Byamukama, Marvin Kibirige, Irene Nakalembe, Phillip Kasozi, Deo Akope, Herman Mutaawe, and Henry Lujja among others.
As the greens of Masindi come alive this weekend, all eyes will be on the Kinyara Golf Club as it hosts Uganda’s best golfers in the spirit of excellence, competition, and community.
