This victory represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, and it cements her status as one of the best lady golfers of her generation.

Peace Kabasweka won the 2023 JW Uganda Ladies Golf Open at the par 72 Uganda Golf Club, Kitante on Saturday, October 14. The handicap 3 golfer from Toro Golf Club in the Tourism city of Fort Portal scored a total of 221 strokes in 54 holes played over three rounds.

Kabasweka won with an overall 6 birdies, 38 pars, 9 bogeys and one double bogey while Iddi Madina, her closest challenger, picked 38 pars, 5 birdies, and 11 bogeys over the three rounds in what was a fantastic performance for the Tanzanian who had last competed in the event six years ago. In the final round, Kabasweka and Madina were level heading into the par 4 Hole 18, making the gallery anxious about the final outcome in the pressure group. The fans were thrown in a frenzy when their homegirl came atop after returning a par as the Tanzanian lady star struggled to come out of the bunker and bogeyed.

The pressure was too much, I almost died on the course. At some point in the back nine, my driver went off and I started fumbling; but I gained strength at number 16 and since then, I was good – Peace Kabasweka.

Kabasweka, also Toro Golf Club’s lady captain, collected 221 after three rounds of action, just a stroke better than Madina.

“The pressure was too much, I almost died on the course. At some point in the back nine, my driver went off and I started fumbling; but I gained strength at number 16 and since then, I was good,” explained Kabasweka about her game.

“This is a long-awaited trophy for me. This victory means a lot for me. I am so excited,” an elated Kabasweka said to the media.

Kabasweka attributes her maiden win to her strong start to the tournament as she subjected Madina to second position throughout the tournament.

On day one, she posted a tournament record score of 4-under par 68, five shots ahead of the former. On day two, she had an overall under par 143, four strokes ahead of Madina. In the final round, rather than falter under the intense scrutiny of the crowds and the media, Kabasweka who sometimes at some point seemed to have squandered her lead, thrived at last, sinking the final putt with unerring accuracy.

Kabasweka dedicated her victory to her six-month old son, Ethan.

For Kabasweka, this victory represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, and it cements her status as one of the best lady golfers of her generation.

Meanwhile, Eva Magala capped the podium with a gross score of 228. Last year’s winner Martha Babirye tied for sixth with Meron Kyomugisha off a gross score of 230.

“As a premium Scotch Whisky brand, our focus is to bring golfers an experience that will leave lasting impressions. We are introducing golfers into the amazing world of Big Flavour and the crowd here has given us such a warm and befitting welcome. We are definitely looking forward to more action on and off the greens,” said Robert Nsibirwa, Uganda Breweries Limited’s Spirits Marketing Manager.

The winners were honoured with well-deserved trophies and Johnnie Walker Green and Black Label Bottles that were handed over by Uganda Breweries Ltd Managing Director, Andrew Kilonzo, and Guest of Honour, Security Minister, Hon. Gen. Jim Muhwezi.

Final Leaderboard – Top 10

Pos.	Name	Country	Score
1	Peace Kabasweka	Uganda	221
2	Iddi Madina	Tanzania	222
3.	Eva Magala	Uganda	228
T4.	Mercy Nyanchama	Kenya	229
T4.	Ashley Awuor	Kenya	229
T6.	Martha Babirye	Uganda	230
T6.	Meron Kyomugisha	Uganda	230
8.	Judith Komugisha	Uganda	235
9.	Harriet Kitaka	Uganda	239
10.	Margaret Njoki	Kenya	241

Cast of Champions Since 2013

Year	Name	Origin
2013	Angel Eaton	Tanzania
2014	Flavia Namakula	Uganda
2015	Flavia Namakula	Uganda
2016	Flavia Namakula	Uganda
2017	Angel Eaton	Tanzania
2018	Neema Olomi	Tanzania
2019	Martha Babirye	Uganda
2020	Martha Babirye	Uganda
2021	Irene Nakalembe	Uganda
2022	Martha Babirye	Uganda
2023	Peace Kabasweka	Uganda