Absa Injects Shs185m Into Chairmans Bell Golf Tournament
The story
Absa Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to the country’s golfing community with a continued title sponsorship of shs185 million for the 2026 Absa Chairman's Bell Golf Tournament (formerly Captain’s Bell).
The week-long tournament will tee off on Monday, 13 July 2026, and culminate in the main event on Saturday, 18 July 2026, at the Uganda Golf Club, Kitante.
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The Absa Chairman's Bell Golf Tournament holds a prestigious place on Uganda’s sporting calendar. As a long-standing annual tradition at Uganda Golf Club, it serves as a ceremonial occasion marking the formal transition of leadership from the outgoing Club Captain to the incoming Chairman.
The 2026 edition is expected to attract 30 professional golfers, 60 gross amateurs, and over 250 amateur players, competing across various categories.
A standout highlight this year is the introduction of a dedicated Caddies Tournament, an initiative aimed at recognising and elevating the vital role caddies play in the sport. This new category reflects Absa’s commitment to growing golf by creating opportunities for caddies to develop their skills, gain exposure, and progress toward professional careers.
A total prize kitty of shs28 million has been allocated to reward top-performing competitors across the Caddies, Gross Amateur, and Professional categories.
“Eight years is not a small commitment, and we do not take it lightly. Our continued support of the Chairman's Bell reflects our belief in the transformative power of sport and our dedication to investing in Uganda’s golfing ecosystem. We are proud of how far this tournament has come and excited about where it is heading," David Wandera, Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda said on Wednesday.
He further emphasized the significance of the newly introduced caddies’ category.
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