NCBA BANK SPONSORS LINA PG TOUR TO HONOR GOLFING ICON LINA NKYA

Dar es Salaam, December 19, 2024: NCBA Bank Tanzania has announced its sponsorship of the Lina PG Tour, a prestigious tournament honoring the legacy of Lina Nkya, one of the most celebrated figures in Tanzanian golf. Scheduled to take place from December 19th to 22nd, 2024, at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club, the event pays tribute to Nkya’s extraordinary contributions to women’s golf in Tanzania and internationally.

The Lina PG Tour, established in memory of Lina Nkya following her passing in 2021, brings together professional and amateur golfers in a Pro-Am format. Known as the "Mother Golfer," Nkya dedicated her life to promoting women’s golf, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire generations. The tour serves as a platform to honor her work, celebrate golfing talent, and foster inclusivity in the sport.

NCBA Bank’s sponsorship of the Lina PG Tour includes providing essential support such as food and beverages for participants throughout the four-day event. This contribution highlights the bank’s commitment to enriching the experience for all involved and aligns with its broader mission to promote sports as a vehicle for community empowerment.

The Lina PG Tour sponsorship is the latest in a series of impactful golfing initiatives spearheaded by NCBA Bank Tanzania in 2024. Earlier this year, the bank hosted the NCBA Golf Series, a flagship event that has become East Africa’s most celebrated golfing tournament. The series brought together participants from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, culminating in a grand finale in Nairobi. Tanzanian representatives, including Earnest Sengue, Stephen Chuwalo, and Lawrence Ogutu Opondo, showcased their talent at the finals with full sponsorship from NCBA Bank.

In addition, the NCBA Junior Golf Series saw over 80 young golfers from across Tanzania participate, underscoring the bank’s commitment to nurturing grassroots talent. The series featured juniors from Lugalo, Morogoro, Arusha, TPC Moshi, Zanzibar, and Dar es Salaam Gymkhana, offering a platform to foster the next generation of golfing champions.

Speaking on the Lina PG Tour sponsorship, NCBA Tanzania’s Managing Director, Mr. Claver Serumaga, remarked:

“Lina Nkya’s dedication to advancing women’s golf left an indelible mark on the sport. Through the Lina PG Tour, we honor her incredible legacy and reaffirm our commitment to supporting initiatives that inspire and empower communities. At NCBA, we believe that sports have the power to transform lives, and we are proud to be part of this significant event.”

The Lina PG Tour is more than just a competition it is a celebration of Lina Nkya’s vision for golf as a sport that unites, inspires, and empowers. As NCBA Bank looks ahead to 2025, it plans to deepen its involvement in sports development with initiatives such as quarterly junior tournaments and expanded regional participation in the NCBA Golf Series.