Chinhoi on verge of winning second Uganda Open

Takudzwa Chitsiga-Sports Reporter

ZIMBABWEAN professional golfer Robson Chinhoi maintained his lead at the 2022 Tusker Malt Uganda Professional Golf Open at the par-72 Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa’s course in Kigo yesterday.

Chinhoi took the lead after coming atop a pack of 97 players. He was sitting on five-under-par 139 with rounds of 69, 70 after 36 holes.

The Royal Harare-based professional, who also won the 2020 edition of the tournament at Uganda Golf Club, is expected to make another mark.

Nigeria’s Kamalu Bako was second on three-under par 141 while 2018 winner Dismas Indiza caps the podium at two-under par 142.

The 2022 Tusker Malt Uganda Professional Golf Open doubles as the opening leg of the 2022/23 Safari Tour, a qualifier for the 2023 Magical Kenya Open, which is a European Tour event.

The professional open is the fifth and final event of the 2022 Tusker Malt Uganda Golf Open. The events already played include the Ladies Open, Seniors Open, Amateurs Open and the Pro-Am.

The lead sponsor of the tournament is Uganda Breweries Limited through the Tusker Malt Lager beer brand.

Tusker Malt Uganda Professional Golf Open Day Two Leaderboard

1. Robson Chinhoi (ZIM) – 139

2. Kamalu Bako (NIG) – 141

3. Dismas Indiza (KEN) – 142

4. Ronald Rugumayo (UGA) – 143

5. Greg Snow (KEN) – 144

6. Nyasha Muyambo (ZIM) – 145

7. Samuel Njoroge Chege (KEN) – 146

T8. Ignatius Mketekete (ZIM) – 147

T8. Njuguna Ngugi (KEN) – 147

T10. Adolf Muhumuza (UGA) – 148