AS IT HAPPENED
Sharing a Light Moment: The 2nd Vice President of the Republic of Burundi Dr. Gervais RUFYIKIRI, the ADG of the Brarudi
Representing Heineken Mr. Maarten Schuurman (co sponsor) and the Ken Lukongodo President of the Bujumbura Golf Club
Centre.
Early this month Bujumbura Golf Club hosted the
16th edition of the Burundi Open. The event was
launched by the 2nd Vice President of the Republic
of Burundi Dr. Gervais RUFYIKIRI. The event’s main
sponsors were Heineken and Interbank, together
with a number of co-sponsors.
The Prize Presentation Diner at the Bujumbura Golf
Club Pavilion
The Open, with a 10,000 USD prize money award
in the Professionals category attracted over 28
pros from Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda,
Tanzania and DR Congo.
In the end, the top spot was won by Kenya’s
Dismas Indiza, while Rwanda’s lead professional
golfer Jean-Baptist Hakizimana came 4th. We
bring you highlights of what transpired.
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“Home Win”: Mr. Calixte Mutabazi carrying the Net
Category 1st Runner Up young 10 year old Abdoul
fast coming up the Junior Ranks