Africa-Press – Tanzania. TANZANIAN lady golfers have once again received an invitation to compete in the prestigious Entebbe Ladies Golf Open Championship 2026, scheduled for February 26–28 at the par-71 lakeside Entebbe Golf Club in Uganda.
The annual tournament is organised in collaboration with the Uganda Ladies Golf Union (ULGU) and has grown into one of the region’s most prominent women’s golf events.
Tanzania Ladies Golf Union (TLGU) vice-president Ayne Magombe confirmed in Dar es Salaam yesterday that the union has welcomed the invitation, describing it as a valuable opportunity for the country’s players.
Magombe, a former national team standout, said the three-day, 54-hole championship has now been upgraded to World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) status, a development that significantly raises its competitiveness and international appeal.
“It is an honour to receive such an invitation.The tournament attracts top players from Uganda and invited golfers from across East and Central Africa and beyond, giving us a great opportunity to test our standard,” she said.
She added that the invitation has already been circulated to TLGU members, noting that the championship is an individual open event. Beyond competition, Magombe emphasised the broader value of participation.
“It is an important platform to strengthen regional ties, sharpen skills and gain exposure at a higher competitive level,” she said. Magombe also highlighted Tanzania’s strong history at the Entebbe Ladies Open and called on sponsors to continue supporting women’s golf to sustain the country’s competitiveness on the regional stage.
Tanzania’s last champion at the event was Madina Iddi, who lifted the trophy in 2013. Iddi, one of Africa’s leading female golfers, also impressed in the 2022 edition when she finished second during the tournament held as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.
She recovered from an opening round of 78 to card 75 in the final round for a total of 153 strokes, finishing three shots behind Uganda’s Peace Kabasweka, who won with a combined score of 150 (77, 73). At the time, the tournament was played over 36 holes and had not yet attained WAGR status.
With the event now carrying world ranking points, Tanzanian golfers will be aiming not only to reclaim the title but also to strengthen their standing on the international amateur stage.
