Uganda, Oct. 8 -- There is a general consensus that golf in the country changed tide and took a step up during renowned lawyer Kiryowa 'K.K' Kiwanuka's two-year reign as Uganda Golf Union (UGU) president from 2014 to 2016.

Under K.K, the national golf teams amassed plenty of success with lots of sweet memories.

One stand-out victory came when hosts Uganda ended Kenya's dominance to win the East Africa Challenge Trophy at Entebbe Club in September, 2014.

Uganda garnered a total 18.5 points after four days of action at the par-71 course to beat five other nations to the title. Neighbours Kenya finished with 17.5 points.

That triumph was masterminded by then coach Amos Kamya. Kamya had earlier supervised a three-week camp for the team, whi...