It is a big honour to win such a tournament. I played my best throughout the 18 holes. I thank the members I played with and everybody who took part through the day – Emmanuel Wamala.

Uganda Golf Club captain, Emmanuel Wamala, returned home a happy man after bagging the inaugural NCBA Bank Golf Series title. He shot 43 points to overcome a field of 150 golfers at par-72 Kitante course.

“It is a big honour to win such a tournament. I played my best throughout the 18 holes. I thank the members I played with and everybody who took part through the day” said Wamala.

Eva Lwanga won the ladies event with 46 points. They both received trophies and golf bags from the Chief Guest, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development.

“I want to thank NCBA Bank Uganda for the achievement. In such a world of competition, you have got to be very innovative. I thank you for the innovations and value addition to the communities,” said Nankabirwa at the prize giving.

Atleast UGX.17M was realized in cash and pledges to help in the refurbishment of the Noah’s Ark Children Centre water supply equipment in Entebbe. The Entebbe Mayor Fabrice Rulinda contributed Shs12m with 4M= paid in cash.

“I thank the management of Uganda Golf Club and the golfers forworking together to have a successful NCBA Bank Series tournament in Uganda. This is the first of the many tournaments we shall have in Uganda. I urge the golfing family to respond positively,” said John Gachora, the Group Managing Director of NCBA Bank.

I want to thank NCBA Bank Uganda for the achievement. In such a world of competition, you have got to be very innovative. I thank you for the innovations and value addition to the communities – Hon.Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development

Jaimie Byaruhanga (39 points) won Group AMen Category while Uganda Golf Union President, Moses Baryamujura Matisko, came runner-up with 38 points.Patrick Kagorowon Group B on countbackafter he shot 40 points apiece with Entebbe’s HanningtonMpiima. William Omaria scored 37 points, beating PareshShukla by one point to top Group C.

Chinese female golfer, Lin Li Xia, tallied 36 points to win on countback over JeninaNasimoloin Ladies Group A. Brenda Maraka took ladies Group B gong with 43 points edging out MoreenNasimolo by two points.

John Gachora, the Group Managing Director of NCBA Bank, was the best NCBA staff with 34 points. Andrew Kibaya and Gloria Mbaguta came closer to winning the car staked by CFAO for the hole in one shot on the par-3 hole 9.

The longest drive contest on the par 5 hole 18 was won by David Mpanga – men and JeninaNasimolo–ladies.