The BPR Bank Marketing, Corporate Affairs and Citizenship Manager Albert Akimanzi has reiterated that they will use Golf as a major tool to leave a lasting legacy at the communities where the bank operates.

Akimanzi made the remarks while briefing members of the press on the forthcoming BPR Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday, October 25 to Saturday, October 26.

She emphasized that Golf is a great sport which brings people together and the bank is using it to make a mark at their area of operations.

"Investing in communities where we operate is a big privilege for us. We have been organizing the golf tournaments in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and others. We are bringing it here as we want to live footprints everywhere we operate,' Akimanzi said.

On his part, Oscar Karekezi, the Golf Director of Kigali Golf Resort &Villas also backed BPR Bank to make Golf a monumental sporting event for the future.

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"We expect BPR to make this game of Golf a legacy for future generations. We are so proud to host this event," he said.

A total of 250 golfers are expected to participate at the tournament during which Kigali Golf Resort &Villas captain Andrew Kulayige expects a tough contest.

"There will be four winners from various categories and they as well qualify for the final event in Nairobi. So it will a keen contest," he said.

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He also dismissed wrong perceptions from people who say that Golf is for the rich and affluent in the society, and clarified that it is a sport for all.

"The biggest investment in Golf is time, not money. There is a general assertion that Golf is for the rich which is not true. It is a total misconception. Anyone can play Golf," Kulayige explained.

The BPR Golf tournament will take place at the Kigali Golf Resort &Villas in Nyarutarama.