Joseph Kasozi captured the Pearl of Africa series amateur championship at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club despite minimal expectations from observers. The experienced golfer finished his final round with a score of 71, featuring four birdies and four bogeys. Kasozi defeated Juma Abiti by two strokes to claim the title.
The amateur leaderboard featured five golfers whose first names begin with the letter J. Kasozi claimed first place while Abiti secured second position. Joseph Cwinya-ai finished third, Joel Okoth took fourth place, and Joseph Kanolera rounded out the top five. Kasozi becomes the third Pearl of Africa winner this inaugural season after previous champions John Musiimenta and Michael Tumusiime.
Martha Babirye dominated the ladies' gross amateur division with an eight-stroke victory. Professional golfer Ronald Rugumayo maintained his lead entering the final rounds. Kasozi earned 1.7 million shillings for his performance and expressed confidence about competing in next month's Uganda Open at the same venue.
The amateur leaderboard featured five golfers whose first names begin with the letter J. Kasozi claimed first place while Abiti secured second position. Joseph Cwinya-ai finished third, Joel Okoth took fourth place, and Joseph Kanolera rounded out the top five. Kasozi becomes the third Pearl of Africa winner this inaugural season after previous champions John Musiimenta and Michael Tumusiime.
Martha Babirye dominated the ladies' gross amateur division with an eight-stroke victory. Professional golfer Ronald Rugumayo maintained his lead entering the final rounds. Kasozi earned 1.7 million shillings for his performance and expressed confidence about competing in next month's Uganda Open at the same venue.
