The 2025 Equity Naro golf Open is scheduled for this weekend, November 27-29, at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club, Namulonge.
The 5th edition will run under the theme Swinging to 17 Years of Equity Bank Growth, which will be in celebration of the 17 years of Equity Bank’s success, impact, and partnerships in Uganda’s financial sector.
The event whose special attraction will be at the fully branded 17th hole, will bring together golfers, corporate leaders, customers, and community partners for competitive sport, networking, and celebration.
The 9-hole 70-par Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club has earned a strong reputation as a breeding ground for emerging golf talent in Uganda.
Equity Bank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting sports development, community engagement, and customer-focused initiatives.
“This year’s tournament is not just another edition; it carries with it a deep and meaningful milestone. Equity Bank is celebrating 17 years of serving the people of Uganda. Seventeen years of growth, partnership, innovation, and shared prosperity. Seventeen years of walking hand in hand with individuals, families, and businesses to transform lives and livelihoods,” said Claver Serumaga, the Executive Director of Equity Bank during the tournament launch on Monday in Namulonge.
“The 17th hole of the tournament will be symbolically marked as the Equity 17th Hole, representing every step of progress we have made together with our customers, partners and communities over these 17 impactful years,” he added.
Meron Kyomugisha, winner of the 2022 Namulonge edition and the just concluded 27th Kinyara Golf Openlast weekend in Masindi, is among the top competitors expected to challenge for the trophy this year.
Sheila Aine, Lady Captain of the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club, expressed appreciation for the continued partnership, saying that the Equity Namulonge Golf Open offers us an opportunity to showcase their beautiful course and to continue building and supporting women’s golf in Uganda.
