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Africa-Press<\/a> – Uganda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Time To Deliver.<\/b><\/p>\n

Florida-based Ugandan professional golfer Willy Deus Kitata is full of belief that he can make the cut to the Magical Kenya Open if he can grab a top three finish at the Karen Masters teeing off this weekend in Nairobi.<\/p>\n

Making cuts at the money-spinning events across the region and continent is every Ugandan professional golfer\u2019s dream. But to US-based Willy Deus Kitata, that is the least of his worries.<\/p>\n

The 2014 Uganda Amateur Open Championship winner is on the prowl in familiar territory seeking to make the cut at the coveted Magical Kenya Open that tees off in a fortnight.<\/p>\n

Fresh from Florida at the back-end of last year, Kitata found no luck at the par-72 Uganda Golf Club (UGC) Kitante course \u2013 a turf on which he won the Uganda Open as an amateur – when missed the cut at the Shs100m Uganda Professionals Open. And already this he has made just one cut from the two events he has played thus far at the Safari Tour Series.<\/p>\n

Any performance analyst would think that it would be wise for a man like Kitata to change his game management style from total aggression to controlled play. But Kitata is a different animal.<\/p>\n

Going aggressive\u201cI have to be aggressive,\u201d said the man sponsored by Major League Baseball (MLB) and based in Florida, during his practice break at Entebbe Club\u2019s Hole No.14 (driving), Hole No.13 (putting) and Hole No.8 (bunker work).<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, that\u2019s the only way out for me if I am to make the cut. Kasozi (Phillip) and Deo (Akope) are shoo-in candidates and I want to be Uganda\u2019s third representative. And if I win the Karen Masters (Feb 20-25), I will be in. \u201cEvery shot will count but I know one thing that it\u2019s going to be an aggressive approach for me. Whenever I don\u2019t win, I feel bad. I can make a cut whenever I want. But now, it is about winning because I joined the Safari Tour late.\u201d<\/p>\n

Courting \u2018controversy\u2019Being outspoken has seen Kitata fall in trouble with the administrators over the years. But he reveals he has never stopped fighting and still has a stomach for just causes. His current point of contention is the unfairness towards regional professionals by the organisers of the regional events that render them as beggars rather than inclusive.<\/p>\n

\u201cWildcards and invitations for many big events including the Kenya Open are given to guys from outside the region that are not that good and those that will not add any value to the competitions. Those slots should be given to our own because these tours were introduced to help develop the game in our region,\u201d reasoned Kitata.<\/p>\n

Hefty cash prizesThere is a bouquet of healthy cash-pots for the Karen Masters has a $25,000 (Shs91m) and an identical one of $1.3m (Shs4.7b) for each of the Magical Kenya Open (March 18-21) and subsequent Kenya Savannah Classic (March 23-26) that has only just been introduced on the European Tour to form Kenya\u2019s latest flagship double-header event at Karen Country Club.Now Kitata wants a bite at the Savannah Classic cherry if a slot at the Kenya Open fails.<\/p>\n

\u201cI fly out on February 19 (tomorrow) for the Karen Masters and then grind it out. My coaches (Van McMillan and Mike Robinson) are back in the US but they have done some good work with me in this period while I have been here. I want to revive my winning circle,\u201d concluded Kitata.<\/p>\n

A host of Ugandans including Deo Akope, Richard Baguma and Abbey Bagalana, Phillip Kasozi and towering Dennis Anguyo are already in Nairobi looking to grab their chances with both hands.<\/p>\n

AT A GLANCE<\/b><\/p>\n

Name: Willy Deus KitataDOB: June 8, 1991Nickname: Jose\/C-Unit PresidentGolf Career: Started in 2011Turned Pro: June 8, 2015Driving Range: 350 yardsFairway Percentage: 75%Putting Average: 30Home Course: PGA National FloridaChildhood Course: Entebbe ClubResidence: Jupiter, FloridaOccupation: professional golfer:<\/p>\n

Honours:<\/b><\/p>\n

*2011-2015: National Team Caps*Uganda Open 2014 (Kitante UGC)* Burundi Open (2013 & 2014)*Eskom Open (2013)*Kenya Match play Open Championship 2012*Runner up Uganda Open x3 (2011, 2012, 2013)*Local Majors x 24Pro High: Q-School Sunshine 2020 \u2013 Got tour cardAsian Tour: 2019 Q-School Thailand \u2013 Got tour card<\/p>\n

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