Nduva, Masereka win Stanbic Entebbe Open

What the report says

Kenya’s Daniel Nduva won the Stanbic Entebbe Open professional title in Entebbe, Uganda, after a playoff against Uganda’s Rodel Gaita. The Independent Uganda reported that Nduva finished level over 72 holes with Gaita before edging him in sudden death, in a tournament that featured 29 professionals. Nduva said he was pleased to return to the course and noted that the venue had been in strong condition over the four days, while Gaita said he had pushed the contest to the finish.

In the amateur division, Mackinon Masereka of Uganda claimed his first Entebbe Open title on debut. He finished on 214 strokes, one over par, after rounds of 72, 70 and 72. The result marked a home victory in the Elite Amateur category and added a local winner to a field that included several Ugandan golfers and a few regional entrants.

The Independent Uganda said the event was sponsored by Stanbic Bank of Uganda. The article also noted that Nduva has been active on the Ugandan golf circuit this year, including appearances in the Uganda Open, the POA SunDev tour and the Rwanda Open. The final leaderboard showed a tight contest among the leading professionals, underlining the competitive nature of the tournament and its role as part of the region’s golf calendar.