Rugumayo perfects Shs 100M swing courtesy of MTN Uganda ahead of 2025 season

Fast-rising Uganda professional golfer Ronald Rugumayo has received a major boost of 100 million shillings from MTN Uganda.

The telecommunications company deposited the money into the newly created account under the MTN code 7198110 named “Friends of Mayo”.

Addressing the media on Thursday, April 24 at MTN Pod at the lakeside Entebbe Club, Ian Mugambe, MTN’s Head of Devices, expressed gratitude to work with Rugumayo, Uganda’s only professional on the treasured Sunshine Tour.

The MTN family is humbled to associate with professional golfer Ronald Rugumayo. He is a big inspiration to many young golfers. We open up the “Friends of Mayo” account with a code 7198110. As MTN Uganda, we contribute 100 million shillings.

Ian Mugambe, Head of Devices – MTN Uganda

Donning a wristband in Uganda’s national colours of Black, Yellow and Red, Rugumayo appreciated MTN Uganda for the donation as he vowed to repay the faith vested in him.

“I am humbled by this financial support,” Rugumayo said.

“I thank my management team. This offer will propel me as I look forward to a number of tournaments on the Sunshine Tour and challenges in Europe. Every time I am on the course, I look up at my wristband and I know I am playing for my country,” he added.

His long-term manager, Peter Mujuni, also lauded MTN Uganda and Samsung for the timely support.

“The journey for Ronald Rugumayo has been progressive. We thank MTN Uganda for this support and encourage more sponsors to come and support because playing at the top level also comes with a couple of financial demands,” Mujuni revealed.

Mujuni humbly appealed to many other willing personalities and corporates to support this worthwhile cause.

The code 719110 created by MTN Uganda is the avenue that members willing to contribute to the Rugumayo cause shall use.

Rugumayo eyes a busy 2025 season on the Sunshine Tour and other invited international tournaments in Europe.

Meanwhile, Samsung, a partner of MTN Uganda, has also provided the latest model
Ultra S24 to Rugumayo.

Rugumayo made history in 2023 when he became the first Ugandan to make the cut at the DP European Tour during the Magical Kenya Open.

A former artisan based in Fort Portal, Rugumayo, made the grade to the national team for a decade before he lifted the prestigious Uganda Open in 2017 at Uganda Golf Club.

The following year, he turned professional and has remained focused on his call of duty.

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