2025 Kabalaza Golf Open (Round 2):
- Leader: Andrew Ssekibejja – 71, 71 (142)
- Runners up: Anthony Otukei – 68, 77 (145)
- T3: Patrick Mubiru – 74, 73 (147)
- T3: Elton Thembo – 73, 74 (147)
- T3: Joseph Cwinya-ai – 72, 75 (147)
Andrew Ssekibejja established a 3 shot lead after the completion of the second round at the 2025 Kabalaza Golf open in Entebbe on Thursday, 30th January.
The Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa member struck an identical level par (71 gross) score mark in 36 holes.
The 2022 Uganda Amateur open champion played 3 birdies (on holes 6, 8, 9), 1 Eagle (hole 13), 9 pars (on holes 1, 3, 4, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18) and 5 bogies (on holes 2, 5, 10, 11 and the dog-legged Deo Akope Challenge hole 17) during round two action under sunny conditions.
“I want to finish strongly. I will play regulation during the final round” Ssekibejja remarked.
Overnight leader Anthony Otukei from Lugazi Hills and Country club falls to second place after a disappointing 6-over-77 score in the second round.
Patrick Mubiru, Elton Thembo and Joseph Cwinya-ai are jointly tied on 147 in third place coming to the final 18 holes on Friday.
Thursday’s action witnessed Godfrey Kambale score the best score; 2-under 69 to better his opening round score of 10-over-81.
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Meanwhile, the professionals opening round was also played on Thursday with Abraham Ainamani and David Kamulindwa scoring the joint best scores of 3-under-68.
The duo is a shot better than Ronald Rugumayo and Grace Kasango.
Vincent “Araali” Byamukama is chasing two shots coming to the closing 18 holes for the professionals.
Tadeo Rodell Gaita (71), Marvin Kibirige (71), Saidi Mawa (72), Emma Ogwang (72), Adolf Muhumuza (72), Bulhan Matovu (72), Deo Akope (72), Irene Nakalembe (72) and Peter Sendawula (72) complete the top 15 positions.
The third and final round for the gross players as well as the professionals’ climaxing round coming on Friday, 31st January 2025.
The Kabalaza open championship shall climax on Saturday, 1st February 2025 with the main open and crowning ceremony.
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A number of partners have joined hands to make this event a success as Entebbe club, Hotel 7, Momo’s Bar, Pinnacle Security, Aquafina, Pepsi, Street Club, Upscale events and Petro.
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