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NCBA Junior Golf Series Concludes Sixth Season, Strengthening Uganda's International Golf Ambitions

From AllAfrica Uganda · () English

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  • The NCBA Junior Golf Series concluded its sixth season in Uganda, highlighting a growing pool of young talent and the country's international golf ambitions.
  • The series, part of the U.S. Kids Golf Uganda Local Tour, has nurtured over 200 junior golfers since 2024, with NCBA Bank sponsoring 10 less-advantaged players this season.
  • Sponsored golfers have represented Uganda internationally, with notable performances in championships across Africa and the UAE, demonstrating the program's success in developing elite talent.

Uganda's junior golf scene is gaining momentum, with the recent conclusion of the NCBA Junior Golf Series marking its sixth successful season. Held at the Uganda Golf Club, the event showcased a rising generation of golfers and underscored Uganda's increasing presence on the international stage.

The NCBA Junior Golf Series, operating under the U.S. Kids Golf Uganda Local Tour, has become a crucial platform for golfers aged six to 18. Since its inception in 2024, it has fostered structured competition and provided essential exposure, contributing to the development of over 200 competitive junior golfers nationwide. This season, NCBA Bank Uganda extended its commitment by sponsoring 10 underprivileged junior golfers, covering training, equipment, and tournament fees. This initiative directly addresses financial barriers that often hinder talented young players.

To date, NCBA's sponsorship has supported 31 junior golfers, with seven advancing to Uganda's national team. This success highlights a clear pathway from grassroots involvement to elite competition. Many sponsored players have gone on to represent Uganda in international tournaments across South Africa, Tunisia, Egypt, Kenya, and the UAE, significantly raising the country's profile in junior golf. Standout performers include Peter Mayende, who competed in the UAE Golf Championship, and Daniel Kawalya, who represented Uganda at the All Africa Junior Championships.

The quality of Uganda's emerging talent was further evident at the 2026 Victoria Cup, where Peter Mayende's team remained undefeated against Kenya, securing second place overall. NCBA Bank's broader commitment to grassroots sports development also includes support for the Uganda Inter-Schools Golf Championship. Edgar B. Tusiime emphasized the series' role in shaping future golfers and leaders, fostering discipline, resilience, and opportunity.

The NCBA Junior Golf Series continues to demonstrate the transformative role of sport in shaping discipline, resilience and opportunity among young people. We are encouraged by the calibre of talent emerging through this platform and the increasing confidence with which these juniors are competing at

— Edgar B. TusiimeSpeaking after the season finale, Edgar B. Tusiime highlighted the program's impact on shaping young golfers and leaders.
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