The Kigali Golf Resort and Villas is organizing a ladies’ golf tournament which will solely be dedicated to women.

The tournament seeks to empower women and also build their interest in the sport.

According to Corneille Nsabimana, the Marketing Manager of Kigali Golf Resort and Villas, the inaugural edition will take place on the course of one day on April 26 while the second edition will tentatively take place in June.

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"The motive behind the tournament is to underscore our commitment to the development of women’s golf as well as to increase participation of women in this sport," Nsabimana told Times Sport.

"This is the maiden edition. It will continue in June on the last Friday of the month."

So far, around 30 golfers, both locals and expatriates, have confirmed their participation in the tournament.

"This is very good considering the fact that is the first edition," Nsabimana said.

There will be an award ceremony to honor participants who had the longest drive, nearest to the pin, Handicap 0-18 winner and runners up as well as Handicap 0-30 winner and runners up.