ENTEBBE, Uganda:
Afromania 2 produced the winning performance at the Pearl of Africa Golf Series 2026 Pro-Am at Entebbe Club, topping a competitive field with an impressive score of 113.
The team, featuring South African professional golfer Ruan de Smidt, Ronald Kwikiriza and Daniel Kalungi, walked away with the top prize after combining for the highest score of the day.
Their victory earned them UGX 1 million, a Castle Lite pack and an Exim Bank duffel bag.
The Pro-Am brought together professional and amateur golfers in a team-based competition, adding an exciting competitive dimension to the Pearl of Africa Golf Series at one of Uganda's prominent golf venues.
Pinnacle Security take second
Pinnacle Security 1 finished runners-up after posting 109, four points behind the eventual winners.
The team was anchored by South African professional Toto Thimba Jr, who teamed up with Hassan Ssentamu and Annita Amumpaire.
For their performance, Pinnacle Security 1 received UGX 600,000, a Castle Lite pack and a Vivo Energy hamper.
MTN MoMo complete podium
MTN MoMo 2 completed the podium in the second runner-up position with a score of 107.
South African professional Slade Pickering partnered with Peace Hellen and Edward Nyatia in the team.
The team received UGX 400,000, a Castle Lite pack, as well as Exim Bank toilet bags and towels for all team members.
The results highlighted a closely contested Pro-Am, with just six points separating the three leading teams.
The Entebbe event forms part of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series 2026, which continues to bring professional and amateur golfers together while showcasing Uganda's golf talent and hospitality.
Pearl of Africa Golf Series 2026 Pro-Am Results
1. Afromania 2 — 113
Ruan de Smidt (SA), Ronald Kwikiriza, Daniel Kalungi
2. Pinnacle Security 1 — 109
Toto Thimba Jr (SA), Hassan Ssentamu, Annita Amumpaire
3. MTN MoMo 2 — 107
Slade Pickering (SA).
Afromania 2 Strike Gold as Pearl of Africa Golf Series Pro-Am Lights Up Entebbe
