LUGAZI, Uganda | Ugandan national team captain Joseph Cwinyaai has undone a Zambian charge for the Uganda Golf Amateur Open title, rallying to victory after carding a 10 under par score of 274 at the picturesque Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club.

After leading the first three days, Zambian Dominic Musonda crashed on the last day, falling short of the prize by 3 strokes as the amateur event climaxed at the picturesque Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club September 6, 2025.

After battling to within a stroke of the lead at the half way point, national golf captain Joseph Cwinya-ai believed more than anyone else that he had what it would take to win the Johnnie Walker Uganda Open title for the home fans. He did just that today, returning another stunning 4 under par 67 to leave Zambian Dominic Musonda ’empty handed’ despite leading for the first three days.

“I am very happy. I promised I am going to turn things around,” he said after securing his second Uganda Open title at the par-71 Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club.

Cwinya-ai capped a great four days with a total 274 – a stunning 10 under par score that fans had previously thought could only be managed by the professionals.

Zambian Musonda, who had a flying start with a score of 65 on Wednesday, ended at 7 under to settle for runner up spot with 277 strokes.

There were also stunning under par performances from Lugazi young golfers Joseph Akena (68 on day 4) and Otukei (70 & 68 day 2 and 3) as they made the top 10.

The 84th edition of the Uganda Golf Open has, besides Johnnie Walker, been supported by Isuzu, NBS Sport, MAC East Africa, Medisell, MTN Momo, Uganda Tourism Board, Aquafina, ABSA Bank and Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club.

Uganda Amateur Golf Open Winners since 2020:

2020 – John Lejirma (Kenya Railway Golf Club)

2024 – JOSEPH REAGAN AKENA (Mehta club)

2025 – Joseph Cwinya-ai (Tooro Golf Club)