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 edit
Namakula 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 edit
Her first instructor was Deo Akope. She currently tours on the Sunshine Ladies Tour.
Personal life edit
Career 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.