Golf, music and business networking mark Serena’s inaugural Captain’s Putter

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort hosted its inaugural Captain’s Putter Golf Tournament on September 26, bringing together golfers, business executives and entertainment enthusiasts for a day of competition followed by an evening of music and networking. The tournament, hosted by Lake Victoria Serena Golf Captain Jimmy Mugerwa, who is also Chairman of the Uganda Breweries Limited Board and Patron of the Johnnie Walker Blue Club, attracted golfers competing across different categories. The competition began at midday with a shotgun start, with Mugerwa teeing off at the third hole following a whisky toast.

The occasion also marked the launch of the third hole, where a Kia Seltos was offered as a hole-in-one prize. However, no golfer managed to claim the vehicle. Sahil Halai emerged as the overall winner with 43 points, taking home a trophy, a Callaway Odyssey 2-Ball Putter and a Cornerstone hamper.

“It was an amazing round, unbelievable golf I played out there. You know, one of those, I think it happens to everyone, they say that once in a while you just have a round where everything just keeps going the way it should be. Other winners included Allan Atuhaire, who claimed the guest category with 39 points, Rhoda Kimera, who won Ladies Group B with 38 points, and Gloria Nanyonga, who topped Ladies Group A with 34 points.

In the men’s categories, Dr John Byabagambi won Group C with 35 points, Patrick Sumata claimed Group B with 38 points, while Henry Kibuuka emerged winner of Group A with 39 points. The tournament also featured several side competitions, with Uganda Golf Union President Dr Jackson Were winning the Best Recovery Shot award. Other winners included Claver Serumaga for Most Balls in Water, Suresh Patel for Biggest Smile and George Nkya for Best Dressed.

Katy Kabenge and David Batanda won the nearest-to-the-pin competitions for women and men, respectively, while Grace Mayiani and Banza Matsiko claimed the longest-drive awards. Johnnie Walker brings entertainment to the 19th hole Beyond the competition, Johnnie Walker Blue Club hosted the tournament’s 19th-hole experience, bringing together golfers, members of Uganda’s business community and invited guests for an evening of entertainment and networking. The celebrations began with a Johnnie Walker Blue Label toast aboard a yacht, led by Mugerwa a…