{"id":60262,"date":"2023-12-09T14:44:32","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T14:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/rwanda-hosts-inaugural-visit-rwanda-golf-challenge-aiming-to-make-it-an-annual-spectacle"},"modified":"2023-12-09T15:06:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T15:06:50","slug":"rwanda-hosts-inaugural-visit-rwanda-golf-challenge-aiming-to-make-it-an-annual-spectacle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/rwanda-hosts-inaugural-visit-rwanda-golf-challenge-aiming-to-make-it-an-annual-spectacle","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda Hosts Inaugural Visit Rwanda Golf Challenge, Aiming to Make it an Annual Spectacle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The first-ever Visit Rwanda Golf Challenge unfolded in Kigali, drawing players from various corners of Africa and beyond to what is anticipated to become a recurring event.<\/p>\n

Organized by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the golf challenge formed part of the Global Citizen\u2019s Move Afrika Week 2023 in Kigali, strategically aligning with the country\u2019s Visit Rwanda program aimed at promoting sports tourism.<\/p>\n

Andrew Kulayige, Kigali Golf Club Captain, expressed the initial difficulty in securing sponsors but highlighted that investments in the golf course have elevated it to one of the region\u2019s premier golfing destinations.<\/p>\n

The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from 204 players representing diverse nations such as DRC, Kenya, Ghana, Germany, Switzerland, France, Ethiopia, Sweden, and others, including the host country Rwanda.<\/p>\n

Kulayige emphasized the growing influence of golf in Rwanda, asserting, \u201cGolf is now a lifestyle in Rwanda. You are either with us or not with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Acknowledging the increased female participation compared to previous years, Kulayige underscored the importance of more women engaging in the sport and encouraged sponsors to advocate for greater female involvement in golf.<\/p>\n

Marcel Byusa, President of Kigali Golf Club, commended sponsors for their contributions to the development of golf in Rwanda while urging them to intensify efforts in encouraging female participation.<\/p>\n

Francis Gatare, CEO of RDB, took part in the golfing event for the first time, expressing delight and signing up to be a part of the vibrant golfing community, praising the success of the inaugural Visit Rwanda Golf Challenge.<\/p>\n

Gatare thanked sponsors for their support in promoting sports tourism in Rwanda and outlined RDB\u2019s commitment to advancing golf as a tourist attraction, intending to make the Visit Rwanda Golf Challenge a regular and multifaceted showcase of talent and products.<\/p>\n

The event concluded with winners receiving trophies, vouchers for weekend stays at Rwanda\u2019s five-star hotels and resorts, including prestigious names like Radisson, Cleo Lake Kivu, Marina Bay, Mantis, and Serena Hotels.<\/p>\n

The Gross Winners, inclusive of the overall champions, were also rewarded with business class air tickets to Dubai.<\/p>\n

Golfing into the weekend<\/p>\n

Diverse awards were presented across various categories, recognizing outstanding performance in golf among both local and international participants.<\/p>\n

Among the highlights were Lynda Mugeni\u2019s multiple victories in the ladies\u2019 category, and James Karenzi was celebrated as the \u2018Piga Mingi\u2019 for his spirited participation.<\/p>\n

Celebrating golfers tonight<\/p>\n

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