Pro Tee: Akope shoots to the front as Nakalembe soars

Deo Akope joined Rodell Gaita at the top of the second leg of the MTN Pro Tee leaderboard after Wednesday’s Round Two at Entebbe Golf Club.

The legendary pro moved up two places after playing 2-under 69 for an aggregate of 5-under 137. Gaita, who opened with a 4-under 67 on Tuesday, returned 1-under 70.

However, Round Two belonged to Irene Nakalembe, who fired a 4-under 67 to move nine places up the leaderboard.

“Today was one of those days where everything was working so well; I hit 18 greens in regulation,” Nakalembe said. “I can’t thank God enough because things like these don’t happen often.”

Nakalembe’s best career round as a pro was littered with six birdies, and just a couple of bogeys on holes 4 and 10.

Meanwhile, leg one winner Abraham Ainamani, who returned 70, is one shot off the lead with a total score of 4-under 138.

Uganda Pro Open winner Ronald Rugumayo is tied with Nakalembe for fourth.

Franklin Kaweru is the Editor in Chief of Kawowo Sports. He is an ardent basketball enthusiast. More by Franklin Kaweru