Wanyeche shoots 74 to lead Open

Peace Kabasweka did not turn up for her title defence which cast a dampener on the tee-off of the 74th Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Golf Open on Thursday.

And while at that, the 54-hole stroke-play took another surprise turn as experienced Tanzanian Hawa Wanyeche took over the clubhouse conversation by assuming a one-shot lead after Day One action at Entebbe Club.

Wanyeche overcame windy and drizzles to produce an unmatched opening round of three-over 74 to lead the field of 40 ladies on the par-71 course.

“I feel good, and it’s a good way to…