Tanzanian Joseph Victor was crowned the winner of the 2016 Rwanda Open Golf tournament after producing an impressive round of 277 Net over the weekend at the 9-hole Kigali golf course in Nyarutarama. For his triumph, the 20-year-old walked away with a trophy, microwave, Movit Hamper, DSTV decoder, small fridge, air ticket, courtesy of sponsors; RwandAir, DSTV, Serena Hotel and Movit Products Ltd. “I am so excited to have won this tournament, and I take this opportunity to thank the sponsors and especially those who supported me to come to Rwanda. The competition was tough,” the Tanzanian amateur said at the prize-giving ceremony at Kigali Serena Hotel on Saturday evening. Joseph Victor, who last played in Kigali during the 2015 East Africa Challenge, further noted that he will be back next year to defend his Rwanda Open title. Rwanda’s Emmanuel Rutayisire finished in second place with 291 Net while Emmanuel Nkurunziza, with 292 Net, came in third position in the handicap 0-9 category. Francois Habimana won the handicap 10-15 category ahead of Ugandan Adolf Muhumuza. Moses Masiiko (Uganda) won the award for the longest drive and the nearest to the pin 10th hole. Meanwhile, Philip Sheetal retained the title in the women’s category; she walked away with a trophy in addition to a return air ticket, courtesy of RwandAir and Movit Hamper. Irene Nakalembe (UG) had a least score in the ladies senior category winning a trophy and prize of two nights at Kivu Serena Hotel while another Ugandan, Asiimwe Brigitte was awarded for the nearest to the pin on the 17th hole. The guests observed a minute of silence in memory of the former president of Rwanda Golf Club, Bertin Makuza, who passed away earlier this month. He served for two years 1996-1998. editorial@newtimes.co.rw
