By Our Reporter
Golfers and golfing enthusiasts had to bear an early morning drizzle to take part in the much-anticipated Singleton match-play championship as it made a return for its 5th edition at the 71-par Entebbe golf club on Saturday.
After the qualifying round of golf on the green, the annual tourney that had taken a hiatus owing to the Covid-19 lockdown, treated the golfers to a Caribbean themed 19th hole.
Owing to SOPs put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19, the 19th hole experience had a lower tempo compared to previous editions. Furthermore, the cocktail experience ended at 8pm to allow for golfers to return home before curfew time. In the previous editions, the fun went on till late.
Nonetheless, it was a fun evening with guitar maestro Michael Ouma and his band providing the entertainment.
Speaking to guests at the event UBL’s Head of Scotch and Reserve Paul Rwandekeye acknowledged the golfers’ hard work and promised them an exhilarating 5th edition.
“At UBL we are so happy that we get to do this with you once more, it is your sheer hard work, determination and commitment that has moulded the Singleton Challenge into what it is today. I cannot promise you that it is going to be an easy one but be rest assured that it is set to be the most memorable because as the competition becomes tighter, the 19th hole becomes even more exciting. I cannot wait to share those moments with you,” he said.
The first round of the tourney will begin on May 29th and it will go on for the next seven months.