SERENGETI BREWERIES SPONSORS WAITARA’S GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR THE 5TH TIME

Lugalo Golf Club secretary Col (retired) John Nyalusi briefs journalists in Dar es Salaam about a one-day Waitara Golf Tournament in honour of the Gen (retired) George Waitara scheduled for Saturday at the Lugalo Golf Club. With him is Shomari Shija, Brand Manager (Spirits) Serengeti Breweries Limited who are responsible in covering prizes, drinks and entertainment during the whole competition.

18th November 2015, Dar es salaam: Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) through its premium Scotch whisky Jonnie Walker is set to sponsor the coming golf tournament which is expected to kick off at the Lugalo golf course in Dar es Salaam this coming Saturday.

Speaking to reporters in a press conference held at the Lugalo Golf course, SBL’s spirits Brand Manager Mr. Shomari Shija said SBL’s sponsorship in the tournament aims at supporting the golf development in the country.

“SBL is proudly sponsoring the Waitara’s golf tournament for the fifth time in a row and will be responsible in covering prizes, drinks and entertainment during the competition,” said Japhet.

On his part, The Lugalo Golf Club Secretary Retired Colonel John Nyalusi during the event thanked SBL for its continued support to the development of the game and called upon other companies to support golf development in the country.

“We are grateful for what SBL has been doing in supporting the golf development in the country. The company has now been a permanent sponsor of the tournament,” he said.

He went on to confirm that the guest of honour of the event is expected to be the retired judge Mark Bomani and that so far 150 golf players have confirmed participation. “This number is inclusive of members from other clubs including residents at Lugalo golf club, Dar es Salaam gymkhana club, Morogoro gymkhana club, Arusha club, etc”…said Nyalusi.

The Waitara golf tournament is held every year with the objective to honor the retired General George Waitara’s contribution to the sports sector in Tanzania by initiating the golf course at the Lugalo Golf Club. The golf course started operating in 2006 by the immense contribution of retired general George Waitara while he was in power, also it was greatly supported and enhanced when his successor and current army General Davis Mwamunyange took office.