The I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series are back with new exciting twists and turns.
The 2025 edition was launched on Monday, March 3 at press briefing held at the I&M bank head office at Kingdom Kampala. This year’s edition has received a financial boost of Shs 650m, from the different partners, indicating a Sh 160m increment from the 2024 sponsorship package.
The series will officially tee off on Saturday, March 15 at Entebbe Club. The second quarterly event will take place on March 31, followed by the third edition on August 9, and the grand finale will be held on November 29.
I&M bank chief executive officer Robin Bairstow re-emphasized that the series is more than just golf—it is a platform that has helped build amazing, lasting relationships, created opportunities for growth, and supported communities.
“This is beyond just enjoying the game of golf. We are proud to have impacted the communities that make the game of golf more enjoyable. Last year, we donated Shs 20 million to support school-going caddies and children of the course maintainace staff at the Entebbe Club. We are committed to doing more this year,” Bairstow noted.
The series will feature a special guest—a renowned football legend—in one of the 19th hole experiences this year, thanks to their partnership with Xcalibur Foundation. The tournament director, Paul Kaheru, revealed that the series will introduce two new formats of play this season.
The ‘Rejected’ format, which will be introduced in the first quarter, and ‘For Better or Worse,’ which will debut in the second quarter. The other two formats will be ‘Daytona,’ and ‘In Regulation,’ but have featured in past seasons. These will be played at the third and final events, respectively.
At stake is a hole-in-one prize car; an Outlander Sport (X-force), courtesy of Victoria Motors. The prize is insured by GA Insurance, who are also partners of the series.
Johnnie Walker Uganda will spice up the 19th hole experience with amazing cocktails, and bottle offers on their catalogue of labels. The other sponsors include Rwanda Air, NBS Sport, Fenon Events, Serena Hotels, Time Cop Security, and Goldman’s Luxury.
