{"id":67021,"date":"2024-02-16T19:20:40","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T19:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/?p=67021"},"modified":"2024-02-16T17:21:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T17:21:48","slug":"rejuvenated-rugumayo-flies-out-for-magical-kenya-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/rejuvenated-rugumayo-flies-out-for-magical-kenya-open","title":{"rendered":"Rejuvenated Rugumayo flies out for Magical Kenya Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Uganda’s professional golfer, Ronald Rugumayo, expressed optimism after receiving a timely boost of Shs18m from Absa Uganda to support his final preparations for the Magical Kenya Open.<\/b><\/p>\n

This DP World Tour event is set to take place from March 21-25 at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi, Kenya.<\/p>\n

Rugumayo, making his fourth appearance at the prestigious event, will lead the 10-man Absa-sponsored team, which includes nine amateurs who secured their spots during the 2023 Absa Uganda Open Pro-Am event held at the Uganda Golf Club (UGC) Kitante course last October.<\/p>\n

The Open was initiated in 1967 and Rugumayo\u2019s first bow was in 2017 as an amateur after he won the Uganda Open.<\/p>\n

High on confidence<\/b><\/p>\n

“Expect a different Ronald,” said the Tooro-bred golfer. “Over the last year, I have put in the hard yards to enhance my game, and the progress will be evident in various aspects, from fitness and mental approach to competitiveness. My goal is not just to make the cut; I aim to be one of the best African players in the event.”<\/p>\n

The 30-year-old added; \u201cI have been on the Sunshine Tour and my confidence is high. My management team have also made many tweaks in the way I do things. They\u2019re happy to remain behind the scenes. And my mentality is not going to be about making the cut but I want to be one of the best African players in the event.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce again, I appreciate Absa Bank Uganda for coming forward to support both myself and the other players, and we are excited for the opportunity to give it our best and make the nation proud,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Absa package covers flights and accommodation for the qualifying amateurs and selected clients. Rugumayo’s sponsorship amounts to $4,745 (approximately Shs18m), covering his early travel to Kenya, practice, and all participation logistics in the full tournament.<\/p>\n

The total sponsorship from Absa to the Ugandan contingent is Shs130m, an increase of Shs40m from the previous year.<\/p>\n

Supporting growth<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud of the many accomplishments made by Uganda\u2019s golf community as our players continue to demonstrate Uganda\u2019s golf potential on the world stage. We are once again honoured to support their professional growth as part of our commitment to the advancement of the game of golf in Uganda in line with our purpose \u2013 which is to empower Africa\u2019s tomorrow together, one story at a time,” said Absa Bank Uganda\u2019s Executive Director Michael Segwaya soon after handing over the dummy cheques and taking putting lessons from Rugumayo, who flies out on Friday.<\/p>\n

The top nine amateurs from the Uganda Open Pro-Am event, a qualifier for the Magical Kenya Open Pro-Am ticket, include Michael K. Musiime, Paul Habyarimana, Ivan Arinaitwe, Patricia Mbabazi, Emma Tayebwa, Wendy Angu\u2019deyo, Michael Tumusiime, Alex Mango, and Bob Matsiko.<\/p>\n

They will play a practice round at Karen Golf Club in Nairobi on February 20 before before rubbing shoulders with the world\u2019s finest at Muthaiga on February 21 February in the glamour-filled Absa Pro-Am.<\/p>\n

Elite crowd<\/b><\/p>\n

UGC captain Emmanuel Wamala (38 points) finished in the top 10 at the qualifying Pro-Am, but will narrowly missed the trip based on countback rules.<\/p>\n

Rugumayo earned his spot in the Magical Kenya Open through an impressive performance in the Safari Tour Series, accumulating 112 points.<\/p>\n

He edged out fellow Ugandan David Kamulindwa by one point, securing one of the two spots reserved for non-Kenyans.<\/p>\n

Kamulindwa, however, received a wild card entry from the organizers, Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) and will too strut out his stuff at the biggest event on the continent that has attracted 140 players and has a prize money of $2.5m (an estimated Shs9.6b).<\/p>\n

TEAM ABSA UGANDA<\/b>
\nOne Professional<\/b><\/p>\n

Ronald Rugumayo 112 points<\/p>\n

Top Nine Amateurs<\/b><\/p>\n

Michael K. Musiime 44 points<\/p>\n

Paul Habyarimana 43<\/p>\n

Ivan Arinaitwe 40<\/p>\n

Patricia Mbabazi 40<\/p>\n

Emma Tayebwa 39<\/p>\n

Wendy Angudeyo 39<\/p>\n

Michael Tumusiime 38<\/p>\n

Alex Mango 38<\/p>\n

Bob Matisko 38<\/p>\n

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