Nsubuga the man to beat when amateurs hit course for Open

If Godfrey Nsubuga is to successfully defend his Johnnie Walker Uganda Open title, he must beat a very rich field of talented, experienced golfers in the tournament that tees off on Wednesday at the par-71 Entebbe Golf Club.

The US-based Nsubuga can expect formidable competition from 2021 champion Joseph Cwinya-ai, last year’s runner up Ibra Bagalana, Entebbe boys Elton Thembo and Cosmos Ociti and a  strong legion of Kenyan amateurs that will be led by Adel Balala.

The lure of a kitty of Shs15m has enticed the region’s top golfers including those from Rwanda. This…