Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The Kinyara Golf Open has built a rich heritage for the community in Masindi, and over the years that commitment has grown bigger and better.

The Kinyara Open, which will be held from November 19 to 21, celebrates 28 years at this edition that was launched today at Uganda Golf Club, with several insurance companies that are key sponsors.

The Professionals and Elite Gross Amateur golfers, that is, men and ladies, will play a round of 54 holes with a prize kitty of sh10, 4, and 3 million respectively.

The subsidiary will play 18 holes on November 21.

“Kinyara Sugar Limited’s commitment to the development of sport and the community remains unwavering,” Veedhi Sekhar, the Deputy General Manager of Kinyara Sugar said at the launch.

“This is the 28th edition of the tournament, and it is set to be much bigger and better than last year’s edition.We have invested UGX 38 million towards this year’s tournament to ensure its successful organisation.”

A golfer who hits an ace on hole 7, a par-71 course, will win himself 500 kilos of Kinyara Sugar.

The total package for the entire tournament is sh140 million.

Liaison Group who have been committed sponsors for the last 15 years.

“Our continued support for the Kinyara Golf Open goes beyond sponsorship. It reflects our belief in the power of sport to transform lives, promote wellness, nurture talent and strengthen communities,” Sarah Siryowe, General Manager of Liaison Group, said at the launch.

The tournament is sponsored by Kinyara Sugar, Liaison Group, ICEA Lion, Sanlam/Allianz, Goldstar Insurance, and Old Mutual.