Eva Magala (born 17 January 1974)[1] is a Ugandan amateur golfer who is the current chairperson of the Uganda Ladies Golf Union[2] as well as elected trustee for the East & Central Africa region for the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT).[3]
Golfing career
editMagala was introduced to golf by her late husband and started playing in 1996.[1] As a player, she plays under Uganda Golf Club[1] and has represented Uganda as captain of the national Ladies' Team in 2015.[4]
Administratively, she serves as the chairperson of the Uganda Ladies Golf Union.
She has called on the government to revise the current education system in order for more attention to be paid to sports.[5]
Tournament wins
edit| Year | Tournament |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Nigeria Ladies Open |
| 2018 | 21st JBG Golf Open |
| 2019 | IBB Ladies Golf Championship |
Awards and recognition
edit- 2018 - Uganda Sports Press Associations (USPA) Female Golfer of the year[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Magala regrets not planning for pro golf". Daily Monitor. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ Isabirye, David (15 May 2018). "Eva Magala ready to "turn around" the Uganda Ladies Golf Union". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ "Magala lauds fraternity, becomes East & Central Regional Golf". Daily Monitor. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ Samuel (29 May 2015). "Ladies' Golf Team optimistic". Eagle Online. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ Bwambale, Fransico. "USPA Dinner: 'Revise Uganda's Education System' – Golf Star". Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- ^ "2018 USPA Awards". Batanudde Photography. Retrieved 6 March 2020.[permanent dead link]
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