Angu’Deyo appreciates UGC, looks to more members
Uganda Golf Club (UGC) Ladies Captain Wendy Andudeyo demonstrates how to putt to the sponsors, shortly after official launch of the UGC Lady Captain's prize tournament. PHOTO/EDDIE CHICCO
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A field of 200 players is expected to gather at the par-72 course to celebrate Angu’Deyo’s first year in office.
Wendy Angu’Deyo admits her first year as the Uganda Golf Club (UGC) lady captain wasn’t an oatmeal.
She feels she owes it to the fraternity for successfully completing her first year in office at the Kitante club.
“I enjoyed my first year and I have grown into the role,” she said yesterday. The morning at the UGC clubhouse terrace was filled with praises for Angu’Deyo during the occasion to launch the UGC Lady Captain’s Prize tournament.
A field of 200 players is expected to gather at the par-72 course to celebrate Angu’Deyo’s first year in office. “I am delighted with the support and appreciation received from golfers in my first year in office,” the humbled handicap 11 player stated.
“This is a voluntary role. So if you do not have the support of the golfers, then it is difficult. Ideally I should be handing over, I am here as the lady captain for one more year.”
Angu’Deyo, who joined UGC in 2017, is proud of her achievements. “I was able to bring in about 30 new members in our section and by the end of the next year, I hope we can double that number,” she added.
She then announced her newly elected members on the UGC Ladies committee including vice lady captain Sarah Nduhukire, honorary secretary Hon. Patience Nkunda, treasurer Berna Musanabera and competitions secretary Flavia Namakula.
Angu’Deyo’s day is bankrolled by KCB Bank who announced a Shs8m cash contribution. “We have been part of the golf journey for so many years. We are happy to be a part of a sport that promotes growth of people, especially women,” said KCB’s Marketing Manager - Corporate & Business Sylvia Nashuha.
Meanwhile Kenya Airways country manager Felix Mwangangi announced two air tickets for the best players with the overall winner having a chance to choose their destination: either of Nairobi, Mombasa, Johannesburg or Cape Town.
“We are proud to be in partnership with UGC. We’ve been partnering for the last 14 years and we are not about to stop,” said Mwangangi, adding that the second air ticket “will be heavily discounted.”
Orchard Interiors, Uganda Breweries Limited under new brand Whitecap Crisp, Gorilla Heights Lodges and Crown Beverages with brands Pepsi and Aquafina are the other sponsors.
UGC LADY CAPTAIN’S PRIZE
TOURNAMENT DETAIL
Date: March 16
Field Expected: 200 players
Format of play: Medal (full handicap)
Venue: Uganda Golf Club
Course: Par-72
Lady Captain: Wendy Angu’Deyo
CAST OF UGC LADY CAPTAINS
2023-25: Wendy Angu’Deyo
2021-22: Grace Kabonero
2018-20: Anne Abeja
2016-17: Dr Mary Ochieng
2014-15: Katy Kabenge
2012-13: Agnes Konde
2010-11: Eva Magala
2008-09: Fancy Ogweng
2007: Cecilia Lwanga
2005-06: Jennifer Opio
2003-04: Jolly Karemera
2001-02: Grace Obua
