The Rotary Club of Bahari Dar es Salaam has celebrated another milestone with the successful conclusion of its 15th annual Charity Golf Tournament.
Played at the historic Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club, the event brought together more than 100 golfers, breaking participation records and achieving its charitable objectives.
For three golfers, the day ended in glory as they secured tickets to Dubai to compete in an international golf event.
Among the winners were Kiye Mwakawago, Miko Mwakawago, and Theonas Mushi, who formed part of Team FlyDubai.
The trio’s combined effort earned them the Team Championship title with an impressive total of 113 points.
Their triumph not only earned them recognition as tournament standouts but also granted them the chance to represent Tanzania on the international golf stage in Dubai.
Rotary Club of Bahari’s Director of Public Relations, Bakari Machumu, expressed his delight at the successful turnout and the positive impact of the event.
He noted that the tournament, which has been held annually for 15 years, has consistently grown in scope and purpose.
“Indeed, the goals have been achieved, and a record has been set in this 15th edition of the tournament. We sincerely thank the sponsors, partners, and players for making this event a success,” said Machumu.
He explained that the main aim of the tournament is to raise funds for community projects, particularly in healthcare, education, and environmental conservation.
This year’s tournament will help fund the club’s STEM education initiative, which focuses on empowering young learners with science and technology skills.
In addition, the club will support the purchase of TVS ambulances to serve expectant mothers and children in rural areas who often face challenges accessing healthcare.
Club President Sameer Santosh echoed the same optimism, saying the event’s growth has given the Rotary Club motivation to dream even bigger for 2026.
“The turnout this year has given us great encouragement to expand the tournament’s scope. We call on partners and supporters to continue standing with us as we plan for even greater impact,” said Santosh.
The tournament also highlighted individual brilliance across different categories. Tanzania national team golfer Vicky Elias maintained her reputation as one of the country’s finest golfers, winning the Best Gross (Women) award with a score of 78. On the men’s side, Murtaza Jariwalla clinched the Best Gross (Men) honor with a score of 76.
In Category A, the top prize went to Arjun Lavingia with 38 points, closely followed by Ali Shariff and Raj Lavingia, both scoring 37.
Category B saw Theonas Mushi shine again with 42 points, while Mohammed Sammi scored 41 and Aftab Dossaji 40.
In Category C, Anael Ndosa claimed first place with 42 points, with Mohammed Asgarali and Patrick Nanyaro finishing second and third respectively.
The Women’s Silver Category also provided excitement as Ayne Magombe triumphed with 40 points ahead of Maryanne Mugo with 38.
As the sun set over the Gymkhana course, champions lifted their trophies while the Rotary Club of Bahari expressed gratitude to sponsors, volunteers, and participants.
The day underscored an enduring truth: in Tanzania, golf is more than just a sport it is a force for change, bringing communities together and supporting projects that transform lives.
