Kigali Golf Club President Marcel Byusa and Celestin Nsanzuwera won the fourth edition of the CIMERWA annual golf tournament, which ended on Saturday.

The Finale was played at the  newly built  18-hole Kigali golf course in Nyarutarama.

To achieve the feat, Byusa fired an amazing 71 net points in handicap 0 to 9, making him the overall winner of the category, while the gross winner in the men’s caddies’ category was claimed by Celestin Nsanzuwera with a 63 gross.

Nsanzuwera was awarded a trophy and Rwf 180, 000.

Over 250 women and men  participated in the two-day event that drew participants from other countries. 

Cecillia Misari won the women’s category after returning 37 points and was awarded a trophy, umbrella and trolley.

In the senior category, Biru Rai won in the men’s category with 37 points and got a trophy, driver and a trolley.

In an interview with The New Times, Celestin Nsanzuwera, said that it was a pleasure to play on the new course which he believes will uplift his experience  as he aims to play on the international scene.

"The tournament was very competitive. It is safe to say that this was a high-level competition that helped us caddies to improve our golfing skills,” he said.

Nsanzuwera also encouraged Rwandans to start playing golf and make use of the newly constructed golf course.

During the awarding ceremony that was held at the Kigali Golf Club, Albert Kipkemoi Sigei, the Chief Executive Officer of Cimerwa, said the company’s vision on golf is more than just a game.

"We are using this course as a means to showcase Rwanda and the best this country can offer as a tourism destination so that we can attract visitors and investors in this country,” Sigei said.

He noted that the annual tourney will be back next year in better style and encouraged more golfers to participate.

Below is the full Winners List

Handicap 0–9 Marcel Byusa 71 net Jack Kayonga 73 net Thibault Moyer 73 net Charles Ntare 75 net

Handicap 10-18 Anton Larsen 67 net Roger Bayingana 69 net John Mirenge 70 net Jin Hui Huang 70 net

Handicap 19-28 Joseph  Munyao 41 net Robin Bista 40 net Jack Gasana 40  net Stephan Musaale 40 net

Women Cecillia Misari 37 net Lil Geo 32 net Alice Rwigema 32 net Han Jing 31 net

Seniors Buru Rai 37 net Jaap Du Preez 32 net Rajiv Gupta 32 net Mpore Rwiyegura 32 net

Guest Edward Okaro Omolo 32 net Chrissie Moloseni 20 net

Gross Prizes

Men Marcel Byusa 32

Women Jenny Linda Kalisa 20

Longest Drive

Men Charles Ntare

Women Cecillia Misare

Beginners

Men Krishan Puri 16

Women Gareth Walsh 15