Mackinon Masereka secured his second career amateur title on Sunday, November 6, 2026, by winning the Stanbic Entebbe Open at Entebbe Club. The 22-year-old golfer carded a 1-over 214 over 54 holes to claim the championship.

A Long-Awaited Victory

Masereka's journey in golf began nine years ago, but it took him four years to win his first major title as a senior player. In 2022, he won the Uganda Junior Open and the Inter-Schools Tournament within two weeks, at Kitante and Lake Victoria Serena, respectively. Now, his victory at Entebbe adds another significant milestone to his career.

Reflecting on his win, Masereka expressed gratitude to Michael Tumusiime, who has supported him since he relocated to Entebbe Club last year. "Tumusiime has been helping me out since last year with clubs and everything associated with the sport; he has been on my side," Masereka said. "But I’m elated to have won this one for the time I have spent here; it is really satisfying, and I’m very happy with it."

Prize Money and Other Winners

For his victory, Masereka earned sh1.9 million, while Kambale took home sh1.2 million after finishing second. Joseph Cwinyaai placed third with a score of 220 and received sh960,000.

In the subsidiary event that closed the fourth edition of the championship, Michael Byron (69 nett) and Lillian Koowe (70) were the best players in Group A, while James Joash Okema (63) and Annita Amumpaire (65) topped Group B. Allan Masiko (68) and Tony Kisadha led Group C and the seniors' category respectively.

Stanbic Bank's 35-Year Celebration

In a message read on his behalf by Rita Apell, the bank's Chief Information Officer, Stanbic Bank Uganda CEO Mumba Kalifungwa congratulated the winners, particularly the professionals who played over four days, and all the other competitors. "This year in particular is special for Stanbic Bank Uganda as we celebrate 35 years in Uganda," Mumba noted. "For 35 years we have had the privilege of working alongside Ugandans, supporting individual businesses and communities as they pursue their ambitions and contribute to the growth of our country."

He added, "As you know, our purpose is Uganda is our home, and we drive its growth. For us, 35 years is more than a milestone. It's a story of relationships, trust, and shared progress."

The Stanbic Entebbe Open continues to be a key event on the local golf calendar, attracting both amateur and professional players from across the region.