Luutu takes five short lead at Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open

What the report says

Elijah Luutu has taken a surprise lead heading into the final day of the Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship Seniors Open at Uganda Golf Club in Kampala, according to The Independent Uganda. The report says Luutu opened a five-stroke cushion after posting a level-par 72, putting him in position to claim his first seniors title. The field behind him included Gurbux Singh in second and Hassan Pirani in third, while others such as Joseph Bagabo, William Otieno and Michael Cleave trailed further back.

Defending champion David Plenderleith is listed seventh after two rounds, and Kenya’s John Muchiri, a former winner, was among the players expected to contend. The article also notes that Stephen Katwiremu, Onyango Matata and Chris Mutegyeki were in the mix before the final round. The standings suggest Luutu had built a clear advantage, but the competition remained open for players chasing places behind him.

The Seniors Open follows the Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open at the same venue, which was won by Tanzania’s Hawa Wanyeche the previous week. Beyond the leaderboard, the event highlights the continued involvement of veteran golfers in the sport. Johnnie Walker East Africa Brand Manager Christine Kyokunda described that participation as fitting the brand’s “Keep Walking” message, saying the seniors helped shape Ugandan golf and continue to inspire younger players. The tournament was set to conclude with an Afro-themed 19th Hole event featuring entertainment, including singer Winnie Nwagi.