Flavia Namakula[1][2] (born 10 December 1985,[3] other sources report 17 December 1986[4]) is a Ugandan golfer notable for being the youngest winner to-date of the Uganda Women's Golf Tournament.[5] She was the first Ugandan golfer to win the Kenya Ladies Open.[6][7][8] She turned professional in 2016[9] and by 2019, she was a five-time winner of the Uganda Ladies Open.[10]
| Flavia Namakula | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 10 December 1985 Kampala, Uganda |
| Sporting nationality |  Uganda |
| Residence | Nansana, Uganda |
| Career | |
| College | Makerere University |
| Turned professional | 2016 |
| Current tour(s) | Sunshine Ladies Tour (joined 2016) |
Background and education
editNamakula was born in Rubaga Hospital[11] to Judith Kamale, a nurse.[12] She attended Saint Balikuddembe, Mitala Maria and Bulo Parents Secondary School in Butambala District[13] as well as Gombe Senior Secondary School.[14] In 2006, she was enrolled for a degree in Information technology at Makerere University.
Sports and golfing career
editHer first instructor was Deo Akope. She currently tours on the Sunshine Ladies Tour.
Personal life
editCareer wins
edit| Year | Tournament | Margin | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Rwanda Open | 1 stroke | |
| 2008 | Kenya Ladies Open | ||
| 2010 | Uganda Ladies Open | 1 stroke | |
| 2011 | Uganda Ladies Open | 5 strokes | Madina Iddi |
| 2014 | Uganda Ladies Open | 12 strokes | Angel Eaton, Madina Iddi, Irene Nakalembe, Eva Magala |
| 2015 | Uganda Ladies Open | 4 strokes | Eva Magala, Irene Nakalembe, Loice Chingono, Tina Nawa |
| 2016 | Uganda Ladies Open | 4 strokes | Eva Magala, Irene Nakalembe, Loice Chingono, Tina Nawa |
References
edit- ^ Mugalu, Moses. "Babe of the week: Namakula, the soldier and queen of golf". The Observer – Uganda. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Ugandan sergeant soldiers on in Sanlam SA Women's Stroke Play". Golf RSA. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Player Profile". sunshinetour.info. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Namakula starts long route to Pro Ranks". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Meet Flavia Namakula, the youngest golf winner". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ Lumu, David. "'I'm bored of winning all the time'". The Observer – Uganda. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Namakula stuns top ladies in Nairobi golf". newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "USPA GALA 2008". newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Namakula to challenge men in sh145m pro's open". newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ Fransico, Bwambale. "Military Games: Golfer Namakula Tops Africa". Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Namakula starts long route to Pro Ranks". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ Mugalu, Moses. "Babe of the week: Namakula, the soldier and queen of golf". The Observer – Uganda. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ Mugalu, Moses. "Babe of the week: Namakula, the soldier and queen of golf". The Observer – Uganda. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ Lumu, David. "'I'm bored of winning all the time'". The Observer – Uganda. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Meet Flavia Namakula, the youngest golf winner". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ Mugalu, Moses. "Babe of the week: Namakula, the soldier and queen of golf". The Observer – Uganda. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2020.