Rugumayo maintains lead at Watoto Charity Golf tournament

What the report says

Ronald Rugumayo kept a narrow three-stroke advantage heading into the final round of the third Watoto Charity Golf Tournament at Uganda Golf Club in Kampala, according to The Independent Uganda. The tournament report said Rugumayo was on 9 under par 207 after three rounds, with scores of 66, 72 and 69, and had collected 11 birdies and one eagle across 54 holes.

The article said the South African-based professional was chasing consecutive wins after his recent victory at the UGC Ladies Open. Rodel Gaita sat second on 6 under par 210, followed by Grace Kasango on 5 under par 211. Phillip Kasozi and Abraham Ainamani were placed fourth and fifth respectively. The report also noted that Juma Abiti won the Elite Amateurs competition after a sudden-death playoff.

This year’s tournament is being played under the theme “Hope on the Green.” Watoto Church said it aims to raise sh450 million to support 1,000 vulnerable mothers with business starter packs and other empowerment help. The event is a four-day competition backed by several corporate and institutional sponsors.

More broadly, charity golf tournaments in Uganda often combine competitive play with fundraising for social programs, but the specific funding target, beneficiary group and tournament standings in this case were reported by The Independent Uganda.