Mayo takes two-shot lead in Pro Open

Ronald Rugumayo took a two-shot lead by the close of the opening round of Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Professional Open Championship.

Rugumayo, who teed off in the last group of the day, played a 4-under-67, two strokes better than Kenyan vet Dismas Indiza.

Mayo’s card read seven birdies, eight pars and four bogeys after a rain affected round at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club.

”I went out there to enjoy myself. I had a game plan which I stuck to and I’m happy it paid off,” Rugumayo said after holing out.

Uganda’s top pro started off with a couple of birdies on the first three holes to set the tone for the round.

”I really loved my swing and my decision making out there. I’m looking forward to tomorrow,” Rugumayo added.

Meanwhile, Indiza who played a perfect back nine returned 2-under-67 and was tied for second place with compatriot Mohit Mediratta.

Greg Snow and amateur Anthony Otukei were tied for fourth place with 1-under-70.