Absa Bank Crowns Champions at 2026 Chairman's Bell Golf Tournament

Absa Bank Uganda has successfully concluded the 2026 Absa Chairman's Bell Golf Tournament, a week-long event celebrating golfing excellence at the Uganda Golf Club in Kitante. The tournament culminated in a vibrant awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding performers across four categories.

With a title sponsorship of Shs185 million from Absa Bank Uganda, this year marked the bank's eighth consecutive year supporting the event. The tournament drew more than 400 participants, including 32 professional golfers, 58 gross amateurs, and 71 caddies who competed in the newly introduced caddies' category. A total prize purse of Shs28 million was distributed among the top performers.

Grace Kasango won the Professionals category after a three-hole playoff against Ronald Rugumayo. Joseph Kasozi and Judith Komugisha secured victories in the men's and women's gross amateur categories, respectively. The inaugural Caddies Tournament was a significant highlight, providing a professional platform for caddies to showcase their skills and fostering talent development within the sport. Basil Akinoi and Joweria Namanda emerged as winners in the men's and women's caddies categories.

David Wandera, Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda, stated that the bank's continued investment demonstrates its commitment to growing golf and creating opportunities within the sport. "Eight years in, this tournament keeps proving why it is worth investing in. What stood out for me this year was the Caddies Tournament. Giving our local caddies a professional competitive stage of their own is an initiative we are genuinely proud to have backed, and we fully intend to scale it further," Wandera said. Uganda Golf Club Chairman Paul Nuwagaba welcomed the continued partnership, noting the tournament's importance in celebrating tradition, leadership, and the growth of golf in Uganda.

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Eight years in, this tournament keeps proving why it is worth investing in. What stood out for me this year was the Caddies Tournament. Giving our local caddies a professional competitive stage of their own is an initiative we are genuinely proud to have backed, and we fully intend to scale it further.