Final Four Emerge in Stanbic Entebbe Match Play Showdown
The race for the Stanbic Match Play Challenge title has narrowed to four after a pulsating quarter-final round at Entebbe Golf Club, setting the stage for a high-stakes semi-final showdown on July 11. From a field of more than 100 golfers across the main and subsidiary draws, the tournament has steadily built into one of […] The post Final Four Emerge in Stanbic Entebbe Match Play Showdown appeared first on Daily Star.
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The race for the Stanbic Match Play Challenge title has narrowed to four after a pulsating quarter-final round at Entebbe Golf Club, setting the stage for a high-stakes semi-final showdown on July 11.
From a field of more than 100 golfers across the main and subsidiary draws, the tournament has steadily built into one of the most competitive fixtures on Uganda’s amateur golf calendar, with this year’s edition delivering both quality and drama.
Tony Kisadha and Richard Mwami stamped their authority with a 4 & 3 victory over Herbert Kamuntu and Stephen Otimabo to book a semi-final date with Brian Manyindo and Mark Musinguzi, who registered an identical win against Bob Drani and Geoffrey Byamukama.
The other semi-final will see Sam Kacungira and Vincent Katutsi take on Ronald Pulle and Michael Monne. Kacungira and Katutsi edged past Henry Nsubuga and Jonathan Lukyamuzi, while Pulle and Monne produced one of the round’s most dominant displays, dispatching ladies’ pair Edrea Kagombe and Evelyne Atukunda 5 & 4.
Kagombe and Atukunda’s exit means the wait for female representation at the semi-final stage continues for a second straight edition, despite their spirited run.
Stanbic Bank Uganda chief information officer Ritah Apell said the tournament’s rising intensity reflects the steady growth of golf in the country.
“The level of competition we are seeing is a clear sign that the game is evolving,” Apell noted, adding that the bank remains committed to supporting platforms that nurture talent and bring communities together.
For semi-finalist Vincent Katutsi, reaching the last four is no accident but the result of sustained preparation.
“The margins are getting tighter with every round. At this stage, it’s about focus and execution,” he said.
Bob Drani, whose campaign ended in the quarter-finals, pointed to decisive moments late in the match.
“We had our chances, but they took control around the 15th. That’s match play—it punishes small mistakes,” he said.
Beyond the main contest, the subsidiary events also delivered standout performances. Stanbic Bank Uganda chief executive Mumba Kalifungwa joined the field, underlining the sponsor’s hands-on involvement in the sport.
Club captain Sserwano Walusimbi featured among the day’s notable performers, while Peace Kabasweka claimed the longest drive honours. Anne Abejja and Bennet Akampa showcased precision to win the nearest-to-the-pin prizes.
Maxie Byenja and Ruth Akello led the ladies’ Group B and A categories respectively, while Arnold Katwesigye, Samson Agumire and Ali Juuko topped the men’s Group C, B and A divisions.
With the semi-finals now in sight, attention shifts to Entebbe on July 11, where the remaining contenders will battle for a place in the final—and a shot at one of Uganda’s most coveted amateur golf titles.
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