The Entebbe Junior Open climaxed over the weekend after almost two months of action. The extended format allowed juniors across different age groups and skill levels to compete, learn, and measure their progress in a structured environment at Entebbe. The competition featured skills tests, short course formats, and full 18-hole rounds.
In the skills test category, Serena Williams emerged as the overall girls’ winner with a score of 5 out of 15, while Israel Monkoli topped the boys’ section with 8 out of 15. The three-hole contest winner was Stanley Mungutimu with a score of 24.
In the over six holes category, Kaiania Nambi claimed the girls title with a score of 34 while Nuwagira Collins won the boys section on 36. The nine-hole front nine contest saw Kyrah Martinah take top honours among the girls with a score of 64, while Robert Buyinza topped the boys’ side with a score of 47.
The main 18-hole event was contested in both net and gross categories. Camilla Murungi finished as the overall net winner in the girls’ category with a score of 108, while Paul Matsiko claimed the boys net title on 66.
In the gross category, Holly Agamile secured the girls trophy with a score of 115, while Kalenzi Victor dominated the boys’ section with an impressive 86.
Lady Captain Maureen Okura described the tournament as the beginning of something bigger for junior golf at Entebbe while Entebbe Golf Club Captain Walusimbi praised parental support whilst urging wider participation.
