David Kamulindwa delivered a masterclass in resilience and shot-making as he soared to victory at the 27th Kinyara Golf Open, outplaying a field of 20 professionals to lift one of Uganda’s most coveted crowns. His total of 138 strokes, four under par, was carved from a gritty opening 72 and a breathtaking 5-under-66 that lit up the fairways of the Masindi layout.
After a steady first round, Kamulindwa returned like a man reborn, turning the second day into a personal canvas of precision. His winning card glittered with nine birdies, 23 pars, and just five bogeys, with seven of those birdies erupting during his electric final-round charge. “I’m thrilled to claim the top spot,” he said. “The course was challenging, but I’m grateful for the opportunity to compete. This win means a lot, and I appreciate Kinyara Sugar for hosting such a remarkable event.”
His surge up the leaderboard felt almost poetic, like a wind gathering strength across the sugarcane fields before sweeping through the greens. Each putt seemed to fall with the certainty of sunrise, and by the time he walked off the 18th green, the tournament had a new commanding champion. Spectators described his finish as “a round painted in pure confidence.”
Last year’s champion, Grace Kasango, mounted a worthy defense but settled for second with 143, while the ever-consistent Marvin Kibirige claimed third at 144. Their efforts contributed to a fiercely contested championship that kept the leaderboard in constant motion.
The UGX 10 million purse attracted some of the region’s finest, including Abraham Ainamani, Canary Kabise, and veteran shot-maker Tom Jingo, all of whom added depth and drama to the event. But in the end, Kamulindwa stood tallest, his performance a resonant reminder that form, courage, and rhythm can align to produce something close to golfing poetry.
