By Phillip Corry.
Junior golfers from the East Africa region and South Africa are expected to take part in the annual Serena Junior Golf championship that will tee off from the 15-17 April at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf and Spa Resort, Kigo.
The tournament that was last held in 2019 is returning and is being organized by Serena Golf Resort together with the US Kids Golf to identify future golfers the last two editions could not be subsequently held due to the Corona Virus outbreak.
At least 70 young golfer from the ages of 6 to 18 years who will play varying holes depending on the different yardages(1200 to 5700).
The NCBA Bank Uganda has bankrolled the tournament to a tune of 40 million shillings.
“We are delighted to be part of this tournament for youngsters. Our brand purpose is inspiring greatness and encouraging individuals to go for it. We seek to recognize talented junior golfers as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives for the year. We believe that by sponsoring these junior players, we give them the opportunity to build their confidence and nurture them in future champions.” Gerald Muhereza, from NCBA Bank Uganda said.
According to the Lake Victoria Serena Golf and Spa, Director of golf Theo Van Rooyen, the tournament will be graced by celebrated golf coach Emmanuel Kasio, who will share his vast experience of golf coaching with the participants.
The Serena Juniors Open will be a qualifier for the upcoming Venus Open in Italy later this year.
Moses Matsiko, the Uganda Golf Union President lauded the sponsors and partners as well as the other stakeholder as parents and guardians for supporting their children.
I thank NCBA for regionalizing kid’s golf. There is an alignment of junior golf development in the East African Region. We must match other developed regions like in the Southern part of Africa…
UGU will provide the necessary support like referees■
