Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), has officially launched the 5th Edition of the Equity NARO Golf Open 2025. a three-day golf tournament which will take place from the 27th-29th November. at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club, Namulonge.
The Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club has earned a strong reputation as a breeding ground for emnerging golf talent in Uganda.
Located within the country’s largest agricultural research center, the 9-hole course provides an ideal environment for training and skill developmen
This year the tournament will rlun under the theme ” Swinging to 17 Years of Equity Bank Growth,” whict vill be in celebration of the 17 years of Equity Bank’s success, impact, and partnerships in Uganda’s financia sector.
The event wil bring together golfers, corporate leaders, customers and community partners for competitive sport, networking, and celebration.
Speaking at the launch held at the iconic 9-hole, 70-par Namulonge course, Equity Bank reaffirmed its: commitment to supporting sports development, community engagement, and customer-focused initiatives
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“This year’s tournament is not just another edition; it carries with it a deep and meaningful milestone. Equit Bank ‘is celebrating 17 years Of serving the people of Uganda.
Seventeen years of growth, partnership nnovation, and shared prosperity. Seventeen ” years of walking hand in hand with individuals, families, and pusinesses to transform lives and livelihoods,” said Claver Serumaga, the Executive Director of Equity Bank
Adding, “To commemorate this special anniversary, the 17th hole of the tournament w ill be symbolical marked as the Equity 17th Hole, representing every step of progress we have made together with ou customers, partners and communities over these 17 impactful years,.
Equity’s continued investmentin the Namulonge Golf Open underscores its dedication to developing the spor and building community partnerships
The club has hosted several notable tournaments, such as; The Namulonge Ladies Open (May 2025), a two lay medal format event sponsored by Equity Bank and The K&K Invitational Pro- Am (July 2025) which bott featured professional and amateur golfers
These recurring tournaments have significantly contributed to the growth of golf in the central region Star golfer Meron Kyomugisha, winner of the 2022 Namulonge edition and the just concluded 27th Kinyare Golf Open last weekend in Masindi, is among the top competitors expected to challenge for the trophy this year. Her strong preparation and form have set the stage for an exciting contest
special attraction wll be the fully branded 17th Hole, marking Equity Bank’s 17 years of service as a bowerhouse financial institution in Uganda
