Uganda, May 9 -- The Absa Captain's Bell stands as one of Uganda Golf Club's (UGC) most captivating tournaments, drawing members into a world of glitz and glamour as each new captain ushers in their era.

Last year, 260 golfers teed off on the par-72 Kitante course, with even more joining the festivities at the 19th hole into the wee hours of the night. This year, anticipation is high with 220 amateurs and 40 professionals, already inked to compete on May 18.

The local professionals are sure to tee off with wider smiles this year, as the cash pot for their two-day, 36-hole competition has doubled from Shs10m to Shs20m under the reign of Paul Charles Rukundo.

Absa Bank Uganda, a core sponsor of the premier golfing event on the Ugandan go...