Absa takes Ugandan golfers to Kenya Open

December 2, 2021 in Companies by Editor

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Ugandan lender Absa is picking the tab for the participation of ten amateur players from the 2021 Uganda Golf Open, in the Magical Kenya Open slated for March 2022 at the Muthaiga Golf Club.

The sponsorship which will cover the players’ participation in the Pro-Am tournament of the 54-year old Kenya golf open, was announced by Absa Uganda’s managing director, Mumba Kalifungwa, during the awards ceremony for the Pro-Am tournament of the Uganda Golf Open at the Entebbe Golf Club.

In addition to being the title sponsor of the Pro-Am Tournament, which was held on November 30^th, Absa is the official banking partner of the Uganda Golf Open, having injected UGX 120 million into the event.

“By promoting the sport, we believe we are contributing to the betterment of the players and the game of golf in general and going forward, we commit to continue participating in golf for both its health and networking benefits,” Kalifungwa said.

The Pro-Am is a one-day tournament where Professional golfers are paired with Amateur golfers to give the professionals an extra practice round before the Professionals Open while improving the skills of amateur golfers in a competition environment.

 

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