Kabasweka wins Namulonge Ladies Open as club eyes expansion to 18-hole course

May 27, 2026 in by Editor

Peace Kabasweka won the sixth Namulonge Ladies Open after a strong final-round performance, as organisers combined competitive golf with environmental initiatives and renewed plans to expand Namulonge Golf Club into an 18-hole course.

Peace Kabasweka delivered a composed final-round performance to win the sixth edition of the Namulonge Ladies Open, as organisers used the tournament to spotlight broader ambitions for women’s golf and the expansion of Namulonge Golf Club into a full 18-hole facility.

Kabasweka secured victory after carding a final-round score of three-over 73, overcoming a tightly contested field that included close challenger Meron Komugisha.

Her round was highlighted by a dramatic eagle on par-four Hole No.18 and a birdie on Hole No.3, helping her recover from earlier bogeys and finish ahead of the chasing pack after three days of competition.

The tournament attracted about 130 golfers competing across silver, bronze and senior categories, alongside invited male participants who traditionally take part during the Saturday programme.

The silver category, which featured the tournament’s leading golfers, was played over 54 holes from Thursday to Saturday.

Speaking at the event, Lady Captain Sheila Aine described this year’s edition as one of the club’s most important, both competitively and symbolically.

“We are proud of this year’s tournament because it introduced something new — tree planting — which has never happened here before,” Aine said.

“It is part of the expansion journey of our course from nine holes to 18 holes. Members are now seeing physically that the course is growing,” she added.

Organisers said pairings became increasingly competitive as the tournament progressed, with players regrouped according to performance after the opening rounds.

The overall winners competed for a cash prize package worth Shs1.8 million shared among the top four finishers, alongside trophies and other prizes.

Beyond the golf itself, this year’s tournament placed significant emphasis on environmental sustainability and women’s empowerment within sport.

In partnership with IPT and supported by Equity Bank Uganda, participants took part in a tree-planting exercise around the course as part of efforts to support the planned expansion of the facility.

The initiative saw approximately 300 trees planted during the tournament weekend.

Club officials said the exercise was intended not only to improve the course environment but also to symbolise long-term investment in the future of women’s golf at Namulonge.

The event concluded with a prize-giving ceremony and the traditional “19th hole” celebrations attended by players, sponsors and guests.

Aine commended Equity Bank for its continued support toward women’s golf development in Uganda.

“They have been supportive all the way. Supporting women’s golf is not something we take for granted. We are really grateful and ask them to continue partnering with us,” she said.

The Namulonge Ladies Open has steadily grown into one of Uganda’s notable women’s golf events, attracting both experienced golfers and emerging players while also raising the profile of the Namulonge course.

Club leaders say the planned transition from a nine-hole to an 18-hole facility is expected to strengthen the venue’s ability to host larger national and regional competitions in future.

For participants and organisers alike, this year’s tournament reflected not only growing competition within women’s golf but also wider efforts to link sport, community engagement and environmental sustainability.