# 2026 Uganda Open Golf Championship

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-uganda-open-golf-championship
> Updated: 2026-08-13T10:10:19.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship was officially launched by the Uganda Golf Union and Johnnie Walker Uganda. Supported by a Shs 650m sponsorship, the tournament was scheduled to take place at the Uganda Golf Club in Kampala from August 13 to September 5, 2026.

The championship includes categories for Ladies, Seniors, Amateurs, and Professionals. It also features the ‘Afro Exchange Experience’, an initiative intended to integrate African music, fashion, and art with the sporting event.

The tournament commenced with the Ladies Open, which features over 100 female golfers competing in Silver and Bronze categories. The event highlights regional competitiveness, featuring prominent Ugandan players such as Peace Kabasweka and Martha Babirye, alongside significant competition from Tanzanian players.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Uganda Golf Open 2026 begins with Ladies Open

The 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open has begun with the Ladies Open at the Uganda Golf Club, featuring over 100 golfers and top regional talent from East Africa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-golf-open-2026-begins-with-ladies-open

### 2026-08-10: Uganda Open Golf Championship officially launched for 2026

The 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship has been launched, featuring a month of professional, amateur, and ladies' competitions in Kampala starting August 13, 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-open-golf-championship-officially-launched-for-2026

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Cite as: 2026 Uganda Open Golf Championship. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-uganda-open-golf-championship