ICEA LION Uganda has increased its sponsorship of the Kinyara Golf Open from 30 million to 35 million shillings ahead of the tournament’s 28th edition scheduled for November 19th to 21st at Kinyara Golf Club in Bujenje, Masindi District.
The insurer says the increased investment reflects its commitment to golf development and support for community sport, while also promoting its specialised Clubman Golf Cover for golfers.
More than 150 professional, amateur and senior golfers from Uganda and across East Africa are expected to compete in the three-day championship.
The tournament has attracted a total sponsorship package of 140 million shillings from Kinyara Sugar Limited and its corporate partners, with Kinyara Sugar contributing 38 million shillings.
Moses Mugalu, Marketing and Communication at ICEA LION said:
“Golf is a sport that demands patience, precision and preparation, but players cannot always predict what happens on or off the course. Our decision to increase the sponsorship from Shs30 million to Shs35 million reflects our belief in the tournament and its contribution to growing the sport.
“Beyond supporting the competition, we want golfers to appreciate the importance of protecting their passion. Through our Clubman Golf Cover, we provide specialized insurance designed for golfers. Preparing for the game is important, but having appropriate protection is equally valuable.”
A total of 17 million shillings will be awarded in cash prizes, including 10 million for professionals, four million for elite men and three million for elite ladies.
A special hole-in-one prize on the seventh hole will see a lucky golfer win 500 kilogrammes of sugar.
The competition will feature professional, men’s and ladies’ gross, senior and subsidiary categories, with the subsidiary event and prize-giving ceremony scheduled for November 21st.
Green fees have been set at 60,000 shillings per golfer.
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