Tanzania’s Iddi Madina, did it again by reclaiming the Uganda Golf Club, Ladies Open on Saturday at the par 72, Kitante course. The Arusha Gymkhana lady Golfer won by 4 strokes with scores of 72, 75, 80, 227 gross over 54 holes.
Iddy Madina Hussein displays her Award.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Tanzania’s Iddi Madina Hussein “I almost didn’t turn up for this Competition.I made the decision at the last minute.Its not easy winning outside my home but am grateful for this.Uganda has very competitive players! I would like to commend them for a spirited fight for this Competition.
Iddy Madina Hussein displays her Award.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Iddy Madina Hussein receives her travel ticket coutesy of Kenya Airways.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Iddy Madina Hussein receives her overall winner Award from Lady Captain Gloria Mbagutta.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The Captain of UGC Engineer Paul Rukundo congratulates Ronald Rugumayo for winning the Pro Competition.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The Captain of UGC Engineer Paul Rukundo congratulates Ronald Rugumayo for winning the Pro Competition.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Judith Kyomugisha wins the 1st Runners up.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Iddy Madina receives her travel ticket from Kenya Airway’s Rossette Nassuna (3rdleft) as Captain Paul Rukundo looks on.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Uganda Golf Club entered a new Partnership with Windsor Golf Club in Kenya in an agreement signed by UGC Captain Engineer Paul Rukundo and Windsor Golf Hotel General Manager was represented by James Rattos (Middle).Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
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Uganda Golf Club entered a new Partnership with Windsor Golf Club in Kenya in an agreement signed by UGC Captain Engineer Paul Rukundo and Windsor Golf Hotel General Manager was represented by James Rattos (Middle).Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Uganda Golf Club entered a new Partnership with Windsor Golf Club in Kenya in an agreement signed by UGC Captain Engineer Paul Rukundo and Windsor Golf Hotel General Manager was represented by James Rattos (Middle).Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Uganda Golf Club entered a new Partnership with Windsor Golf Club in Kenya in an agreement signed by UGC Captain Engineer Paul Rukundo and Windsor Golf Hotel General Manager was represented by James Rattos (Middle).Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Uganda Golf Club entered a new Partnership with Windsor Golf Club in Kenya in an agreement signed by UGC Captain Engineer Paul Rukundo and Windsor Golf Hotel General Manager was represented by James Rattos (Middle).Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. 
Uganda Golf Club entered a new Partnership with Windsor Golf Club in Kenya in an agreement signed by UGC Captain Engineer Paul Rukundo and Windsor Golf Hotel General Manager was represented by James Rattos (2nd right).2nd left is Gloria Mbagutta, the UGC Lady Captain.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Winners of different Categories display their awards.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
“I have chased this title for a long time and I have been very close before. I almost gave up at number 18 but handed it to God on the last hole,” she confessed.
“Trusting the process is the key” Madina said in an interview after her second victory at the event organised by the UGC Ladies Section. “Im feeling good to win two times in a row, however there is still work needed to win more events.”
Last year she won this event after beating her friend Peace Kabasweka and eventually went on to breaking her duck at the Uganda Ladies Open winning at Entebbe Club and claiming her second major having previously won the Entebbe Ladies Open in 2013.
Judith Komugisha, finished runner up with a score of 72, 79, 79, 230 while the third was Meron Kyomugisha with 79, 80, 81, 240 with Martha Babirye, Gloria Mbaguta finished fourth and fifth respectively. The total prize kitty for the gross Ladies was 7 million with the winner taking the biggest percentage.Below are Photos of different Participants in action.
The Captain of Uganda Golf Club Engineer Paul C. Rukundo in action.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
The Captain of Uganda Golf Club Engineer Paul C. Rukundo in action.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
Photos by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.
National team player Joseph Cwinyaai and South Africa based professional Ronald Rugumayo claimed the Gross and Professionals category with each claiming the biggest percentage of the prize kitty of 5 million and 10 million respectively.
The tournament was sponsored by King Ceasar University, Equity Bank, Pepsi Uganda, Kenya Airways, Wandaz, Johnnie Walker, Sheraton Hotel, DT Logistics, Ekspreso.