Beatrice Soy: Leadership, sisterhood and the future of women’s golf

“Muthaiga was the best place for me to join. I knew I would enjoy golf, but it never came to my mind that I would one day take up leadership position at the club,” says Beatrice who had her handicap in 2016.”

Beatrice who has a rich background in Human Resource Management started by supporting the club in his life of profession as a support – helping in the recruitment and onboarding of members whenever she was called upon.

“Members are often called upon to support the club in whatever way they can in their line of work or business. I was also a member of the finance and Admin committee in different times and served in the lady’s committee,” she says.

Beatrice is the current Lady Captain’s at Muthaiga Golf Club.

As the Lady Captain, Soy leads and manages the women’s section of the golf club, acting as the primary voice, organiser, and host for female golfers.

“It’s a lot of work in terms of organising competitions, engaging the lady members and junior as well. At the moment we are trying to invite lady juniors; inviting them to competitions as we try to move them to the lady’s section, and they are very good players,” says Beatrice.

In this exclusive interview, Beatrice reflects on her golfing journey, leadership and the responsibility of upholding the rich heritage of one of Kenya’s most prestigious golf clubs.

She shares highlights of her captaincy, the achievements of Muthaiga’s Ladies section, the challenges of balancing tradition with change, and the sisterhood that continues to shape women’s golf at the club.

As she approaches the end of her tenure, Beatrice speaks about the legacy she hopes to leave behind, nurturing the next generation of female golfers and her vision for the future of women’s golf in Kenya.

From heritage to sisterhood and the future of the game, this is a conversation about leadership, passion and taking the next swing forward.