Monday 15 October 2018

Taiwan's Chen wins 21st JBG Open in Entebbe

Garret Chen, hoists his trophy after receiving it
 from tournament sponsor Gauff
21st JBG Open Golf tournament

Overall winner men
Garret Chen – 41 pts

Gross winner (men)
Joel Basalaine 147 gross

Professional category (winner)
Phillip Kasozi 215 gross

Winner group A (men)
Geoffrey Orach 37 pts

Winner group B (men)
Perry Musiime – 40 pts

Winner group C(men)
Kiema Kilonzo -39 pts

Overall winner (Ladies)
Eva Magala 38pts

Winner group A (Ladies)
Peace Kabasweka 38 pts

Group B (ladies)
Diana Nabukenya 36 pts

Senior 55+ overall winner
Isaac Mariera 34 points

Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | “It’s the most important trophy I have won and I wanted to win it to emulate Shou Ta Wang who won this tournament in 2014,” Garret Chen said after receiving his trophy for triumphing at the 21st JBG Open Golf tournament Saturday at Entebbe Club.

The Taiwanese investor was in fine form, returning the day's best score of 41 points to beat a record field of 246 golfers at Entebbe Club’s biggest tournament.

On the day, he was not the only winner. Several seasoned golfers walked away with an assortment of prizes and trophies.

JB Gauff, has been a mainstay at Entebbe Club and over the years, having provided equipment to East Africa’s oldest club and at the same time built the club’s facilities on and off the course.

Beyond Entebbe Club,JB Gauff have also supported Toro Club.

Baselaine gross winner

National team golfer Joel Basalaine, was the men’s gross winner with 147 over 36 holes. 

Uganda Professional Golfers Association secretary Phillip Kasozi, claimed his second tournament title in a space of two months by claiming the Pros category with 215 gross.
UPDF’s Geoffrey Orach was winner Group A with 37 points.

ULGU president Eva Magala with 38pts was the ladies’ overall winner.
The senior’s Category of 55+ year olds was notched by Isaac Mariera (34 pts)

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SOURCE: UGANDA GOLF TIMES


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