IN HIS WORDS
BUJUMBURA GOLF CLUB
IS OPEN TO VISITORS
The Eye Magazine Rwanda & Burundi’s Ngabire Emmanuel
recently sat down for a chat with Bujumbura Golf Club
President, Mr. Ken Lukongodo. We asked him about the
recently concluded and highly acclaimed Burundi Open, about
his plans for the club and what golf tourists can expect from
Bujumbura Golf Club.
Q: You recently hosted a highly
successful golf event-The Burundi
Open. Congratulations!
A: Thank you. It was simply
overwhelming!
Q. The Open managed to attract
many pro golfers from all over East
Africa; it was widely covered in
most of the top media outlets in the
region. Were you surprised by the
event’s success?
A. I would say yes and no. True, the
Open’s success was even better than
we had expected; but in a way it was
inevitable given that we had a really
good team that worked so hard to
make sure everything was on point.
In special way I want to thank my
Captain and all the other members of
the club who helped with organising.
I also must mention our partners:
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the government of Burundi, all the
sponsors, and the golfers, all of whom
came together to make the event a
success.
Q. Such high profile events are sure
to attract attention from Golfers and
golf lovers around the world....
A. I hope so! Bujumbura Golf Club is
open to all golfers from around the
world. I invite them to drop in and play
some golf on our excellent course.
Q. So, who is welcome?
A. Everyone! In a special way I would
like to encourage all golf lovers in
Burundi to join the club. You can pass
by and get details on how to join.
We also welcome golfers visiting
Burundi to try this club. All they need
to do is provide proof of membership
in another Golf Club anywhere in