Uganda Ladies Open 2025 champion is Kenya's Nyanchama

Uganda Ladies Open Golf Tournament Concludes with Exciting Finish

The Uganda Ladies Open Golf Tournament, organized by the Uganda Ladies Golf Union (UGLU), concluded recently at the Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club. The tournament featured top ladies from Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda.

In the women's division, Kenya's Diana Mbuba, handicap 8, emerged as the gross winner with a score of 77 gross (6 over par). Mbuba's impressive performance earned her the top spot, leaving her fellow competitors in her wake.

Mbuba's victory was not without a close call, as she was challenged by Pauline Gachihi, handicap 27, who won the lady's prize with 39 points. Mbuba finished second in the lady's prize, losing to Gachihi by a single point difference. However, a tie-breaking contest was needed to determine the overall winner, and Mbua managed to hold on to her lead, securing the overall victory.

Kenya's Mercy Nyanchama and Tanzania's Neema Olomi tied for second place in the tournament. Nyanchama, handicap 25, had a score of 230 gross (78-75-77) in the three-day tournament, while Olomi scored 230 gross (73-80-77). The tie-breaker was needed to determine the overall silver winner, and Nyanchama emerged victorious. Olomi finished in second place.

David Ngunjiri, handicap 25, was the men's winner with a score of 41 points. Tony Mintos, handicap 19, finished as the runner-up with 39 points.

Another notable performance came from Uganda's Martha Babirye, who finished third with a score of 233 gross (77, 80, 76). Ashley Awuor from Royal Nairobi Club finished fourth with a score of 234 gross (80, 77, 77).

The tournament did not have any specific mentions of the Uganda Ladies Golf Union (UGLU), the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open series, or any players from Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, or Rwanda, apart from the mention of Diana Mbuba and Nyanchama.

The 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open series continues with the 84th Amateurs Open, teeing off on Wednesday to Sunday at the same venue. However, there is no available information about the exact date for the next 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open Series event.

Peter Kimanga won the hidden hole prize in the tournament.

The Uganda Ladies Open Golf Tournament was a thrilling event that showcased the talent and skill of the top ladies golfers from the region. The tournament's conclusion marks the end of one chapter, but the excitement for the next event in the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open series is already building.