The Official Governing Body of Professional Golf in Uganda

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Uganda Professional Golfers Association connects elite players, governs national tournaments, and grows the sport across Uganda.

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Championship Golf · Uganda

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About UPGA

Where Passion
Meets Precision

Uganda Professional Golfers Association Limited is the official governing body of professional golf in Uganda, established 4th September 2012.

We govern, develop, and promote professional golf across Uganda — creating pathways for elite players, sanctioning official tournaments, and building Uganda's next generation of golf professionals.

Tournament Governance

Sanction and organise official events

Official Rankings

National Order of Merit system

International Access

Continental tour pathways and beyond

Junior Development

Uganda's next golf professionals

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Tournament

Uganda Open
Championship 2025

Rankings

National Order of Merit

Development

Junior Programme

Membership

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2025 Season

Tournament
Calendar

UPGA-sanctioned events open to all registered members. Earn ranking points and build your Order of Merit.

May

Absa Captains Bell

Uganda Golf Club, Kampala

Johnnie Walker Serena Open

Lake Victoria Serena Golf Club, Kampala

Upcoming

Jun

Pearl Of Africa Golf Tour - UGC

Uganda Golf Club, Kampala, Uganda

National Rankings

Order of Merit · 2025

David Kamulindwa

-5.0

Marvin Kibirige

-2.0

Kasango Grace

+0.1

Gaita Rodel

0.0

Ronald Rugumayo

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Membership

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There are multiple pathways into UPGA. Competitive achievement, coaching credentials, national representation — if you've earned it, there's a route for you.

Uganda Open Amateur Champion

Winning the Uganda Open Championship.

Uganda Amateur Open

Top ten finish and making the cut in the professionals' main event after two rounds.

National Team

Representing Uganda on the national golf team consistently over a number of years.

Q-School / Qualifiers

Successfully qualifying through official UPGA qualifying tournaments.

Amateur Excellence

Consistent high-level performance in recognized amateur tournaments locally and internationally.

Coaching & Development

Experience in golf coaching, teaching, or player development with recognized competence.

Plus executive recommendation, invited amateur performance, and outstanding contributions to golf in Uganda.

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Tournament

11 September 2026

Pros in frantic start to Uganda Open

Eleven golfers matched or player under par as the Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open got off to a flying start today at the par-71 Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club.

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