2024 Stanbic Entebbe Open:

Top 12 performers (Professionals):

• Overall winner: Tadeo Rodell Gaita (73, 72, 71, 70) – 286
• 2^nd: Phillip Kasozi (72, 68, 76, 70) – 286
• 3^rd: David Kamulindwa (72, 72, 71, 72) – 287
• T4: Abraham Ainamani (75, 71, 79, 66) – 291
• T4: Jastas Madoya (71, 74, 72, 74) – 291
• T6: Erick Ooko (76, 73, 73, 70) – 292
• T6: Celestine Nsanzuwera (Rwanda) – 76, 70, 74, 72 – 292
• T6: Dismas Indiza (Kenya) – 70, 74, 70, 78 – 292
• 9: Davis Kato (Uganda) – 74, 76, 70, 73 – 293
• T10: Ronald Otile (Uganda) – 78, 73, 73, 70 – 294
• T10: Silver Opio (Uganda) – 71, 76, 75, 72 – 294
• 12: Herman Deco Mutebi (Uganda) – 75, 75, 73, 72 – 295

Tadeo Rodell Gaita successfully defended his crown in the professional category of the Stanbic Entebbe Open.

Gaita needed a sudden death victory over Phillip Kasozi after the two golfers had tied 286 gross apiece in four grueling rounds.

The victor earned Ug.Shs 6,000,000, the biggest share from the professional kitty of Ug.Shs 40,000,000.

Other top performers:

David Kamulindwa (287), Abraham Ainamani (291), Jasta Madoya (291), Erick Ooko (292), Celestine Nsanzwera (292), Dismas Indiza (292), Davis Kato (293), Ronald Otile (294), Silver Opio (294) and Aviator, Cinemax – sponsored Herman Deco Mutebi (295) made the top 12 positions.

Other professionals who made the cut were James Koto (296), Saidi Mawa (296), Grace Kasango (297), Aloys Nsabimana (298), Samuel Kato (298), Canary Kabise (300), Marvin Kibirige (303) and Deo Akope (307).

Amateurs:

In the amateur category, Titus Okwong, a member of the Uganda national team amassed a total gross of 221 (+8) in 54 holes played over 3 rounds.

After a dismissal start with 5-over 76 on the opening round, Okwong improved to 1-over 72 during round two for the 18 holes and completed the tourney with +2 (73 gross during round three).

“It was a competitive and good tournament. I am happy to win” Okwong who earned Ug.Shs 2,000,000 remarked.

“After a slow start, I still had the believe that I would improve and I did it. I thank my playing mates for the brave show” Okwong added.

Samuel Bazaale and Peter Tumusiime played second fiddle to Okwong with a joint total gross score of 221 (+9) in 54 holes.

These two golfers Bazaale (78, 71, 73) and Tumusiime (76, 72, 74) each earned Ug.Shs 1,000,000 for their performance.

Micheal Tumusiime (77, 76, 70), Abdallah Kakooza (71, 78, 74) and Joseph Kasozi (71, 78, 74) tied on 223 gross apiece to share Ug.Shs 750,000 each for their efforts.

Stanbic Bank board member Aggie Konde was among the high profile Stanbic representatives who graced this tournament.

Konde also celebrated her birthday on the final round of the championship, a signature tournament for Entebbe club.

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