By David Isabirye
Copyright kawowo
Event: 2025 Entebbe Golf Open
Dates: 5th to 9th October 2025
Categories: Gross (Ladies & Men), Professionals, subsidiaries
Venue: Entebbe Club
Kitty: Ug.Shs 50,000,000 (Professionals); Ug.Shs 15,000,000
The signature golf championship at the 1901-founded lake side Entebbe club; the Stanbic Entebbe Open returns early October 2025.
All clusters of golfers are well catered for; from the gross, professionals to the subsidiaries per gender from the 5th to 9th October.
The title sponsors of this annual event have come big with commitment to bankroll the championship full board, for the third year in a row.
The tournament has witnessed an increment in the kitty for the professionals to Ug.Shs 50,000,000 (from last year’s Ug.Shs 40,000,000) and Ug.Shs 15,000,000 (from Ug.Shs 5,000,000) for the gross players, as announced during a press conference at UMOJA House, Nakasero on Thursday, 25th September 2025.
Top professionals in the country as Ronald Rugumayo, Tadeo Rodell Gaita, Marvin Kibirige, Abraham Ainamani, David Kamulindwa, Vincent Byamukama, Herman Deco Mutebi and others will compete in the 72 holes challenge for 4 rounds.
The gross players will be led by newly crowned Uganda Amateurs’ Open winner Joseph Cwinya-ai with a galaxy of local stars from the different clubs will play 54 holes in three rounds as they battle for points on the World Amateur Golf Ranking System.
Stanbic Bank Uganda is proud to once again be associated with the Entebbe tournament, which has grown in stature and significance, both locally and across the region. What makes this year’s edition truly exceptional is the synergy between sport and business. For the very first time, the annual East African Business Summit cocktail will be held alongside the Entebbe Open, culminating in a joint closing dinner at the 19th Hole. That means a fusion of networking, celebration, and unforgettable memories, as only Uganda can offer!
Rita Akot Apell, Chief Information Officer Stanbic Bank
Eng. Jacob Byamukama, the Chairman Entebbe Club expressed readiness for the 100 years plus facility to host golfers and other guests with an explosive 19th hole experience.
Entebbe Club is glad to host the golfing fraternity for signature tournament, Entebbe Open. The course is in the best playable shape. We thank our main sponsors Stanbic Bank and other partners for standing with us.
Eng. Jacob Byamukama, chairman Entebbe Club
Eng. Byamukama hinted about the involvement of the Entebbe community and the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) attachment with Entebbe Hospital that the club aligns with since Stanbic Match Play challenge tourney at the start of the year.
For each category, there will be a showcase of talent, competitiveness, and a spirit of community engagement that Stanbic Bank deeply aligns with.
Customers, players, and guests who transact using Stanbic FlexiPay or their cards will enjoy exclusive discounts on green fees, drinks, and beverages throughout the Entebbe Open tournament.
“This is just one of the many ways we continue to make your banking experience more convenient, more rewarding, and truly digital. As a leading financial institution, we believe sport builds discipline, wellness, teamwork, and community all of which are aligned with our purpose at Stanbic Bank: “Uganda is our home; we drive her growth.” Apell noted.
Off the Tee-box, through the fair-ways, advancing to the greens and finally putting, the Stanbic Entebbe Open remains a championship long awaited for.
