Get ready for a thrilling showdown as the Stanbic Bank Golf Match-Play Challenge Round 1 kicks off this Saturday at the picturesque Lakeside Entebbe Golf Club. With 32 matches on the lineup, anticipation is high for an action-packed day on the green.
Among the highlights of Round 1 is the participation of four all-female golf pairs, all vying fiercely to advance to the next stage of the competition.
Set against the backdrop of the challenging 18-hole par 71 course, this season marks the eighth installment of the gripping match-play tournament, initially bolstered by Uganda Breweries Limited’s luxury brand, Singleton.

In Match 12, spectators can expect an intense battle between Dr. Twino Twinemanzi and Robbins Mweheire facing off against Dr. Dean Kateba and Raymond Ekwamu. Meanwhile, Match 4 will witness an all-ladies clash as Lillian Koowe and Joyce Kisembo take on Ruth Mugisha and Berna Musanabera.
Excitement continues to build as Ellis Katwebaze and Evelyn Atukunda go head-to-head with Stephen Magero and Counsel Akena Lony in Match 5, while Match 6 features Peace Kabasweka and Harriet Kitaka challenging Alex Nkuyahaga and Jude Ochieng.
This prestigious tournament receives generous support from sponsors such as Uganda Airlines, who will reward the top three winners with flights to destinations across East Africa. Additionally, DSTV Business is set to provide various prizes along with the coveted trophies, while CFAO Motors offers the chance to win a brand-new car for an ace on the final hole.
Refreshments will be on hand throughout the event, courtesy of Uganda Breweries Limited and Crown Beverages, ensuring a memorable experience for players and spectators alike.