The I&M Bank Serena 63 Golf Series is back for the 2026 season with an extended 28-week calendar aimed at keeping amateur golfers active and competitive throughout the year.
The 2026 season was officially launched on Wednesday, April 22, at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa in Kigo, the host venue for the series.
The launch event featured fun golf challenges including longest drive and nearest-to-the-pin contests involving teams from Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort, title sponsors I&M Bank, and members of the press.
The season-long competition will be played under a full handicap Stableford format, with players earning points from every round. Only the best 18 scores will count toward the final standings.
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Director Theo Van Rooyen said the format is designed to ensure golfers remain engaged throughout the season.
Participants must complete at least six rounds per quarter to qualify for quarterly prizes and a minimum of 18 rounds overall to compete for the grand prizes.
The series will have three major events scheduled for June 20, September 12, and the grand finale on November 14, with top performers in both main and subsidiary categories set to be rewarded.
“We have structured this series to encourage regular play while maintaining a high level of competition. With weekly leaderboard updates and an Order of Merit system, players will be able to track their progress consistently,” Van Rooyen said.
Top prizes include a one-year complimentary golf membership, Serena accommodation experiences across East Africa in destinations such as Mombasa, Nairobi, Kigali, and Zanzibar, as well as golf merchandise and sponsor prizes.
Lake Victoria Serena Vice Captain John Muchiri described the series as one of the key fixtures on the club calendar.
“As a club, this series is an opportunity to open our doors and showcase the quality, unique experience, and the standards of our course,” Muchiri said.
I&M Bank Chief Executive Officer Robin Bairstow said the bank is proud to continue its partnership with Serena Hotels to support the growth of golf.
“I&M Bank is pleased to be back in partnership with Serena Hotels to deliver this series and continue supporting the growth of golf,” Bairstow said.
Participation is open to both club members and non-members at a one-time registration fee of UGX 63,000 (USD 35).
I&M Bank Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications Annette Nakiyaga said the tournament reflects the bank’s commitment to building stronger engagement through golf.
“This partnership is about more than just golf. It is about building a community and providing a platform where both our customers and the wider golfing community can participate and enjoy the game,” Nakiyaga said.
Beyond competition, the series will also include themed 19th hole social and entertainment experiences.
The name “63” comes from the current course record of 63, set by Dismas Ndiza during the third round of the 2019 Uganda Golf Open.
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