Underprivileged children in Fort Portal city playing golf under the AFRIYEA Golf programme

Overview:

According to the key brain behind this tournament, Santander L.Walker, part of the entry fee will be channeled to support AFRIYEA Golf Academy programmes in Fort Portal, Uganda.

  • Competition: AFRIYEA Golf Academy Uganda Africa Fundraiser
  • Venue: Gaudet Luce Golf & Leisure Complex – Worcestershire; Middle Ln, Hadzor – Droitwich Spa – UK
  • Date: Wednesday, 10th May 2023
  • Organizer: Golf Club Talk UK
  • Theme: Swing & Connect for the kids in Africa

The Golf Club Talk UK has confirmed a fundraiser for the AFRIYEA Golf Academy Uganda Africa.

This fundraising tournament will be held on Wednesday, 10th May 2023 at the Gaudet Luce Golf & Leisure Complex in Worcestershire, Middle Ln, Hadzor – Droitwich Spa (United Kingdom).

The tournament is organized by the Golf Club Talk UK under the theme “Swing & Connect for the kids in Africa”.

Training of young children how to play golf
Young boys under AFRIYEA Golf Academy Uganda talk golf tactics

This will be Golf Club Talk UK Golf Day where the 3-ball format (with a team) will be considered.

The registration fee is £45 per person and the day will include coffee and bacon roll on arrival for 18 holes.

The golfers are also assured of a two-course meal afterwards with prizes presentation.

According to the key brain behind this tournament, Santander L.Walker, part of the entry fee will be channeled to support AFRIYEA Golf Academy programmes in Fort Portal, Uganda.

Gaudet Luce Golf & Leisure Complex in Worcestershire

For starters, Golf with Us is a program of AFRIYEA Golf Academy Uganda Africa.

It is aimed at promoting and driving participation in the game of golf in communities. This program provides a unique opportunity for every child to learn & play the game in a fun, friendly & engaging way.

The AFRIYEA Golf Academy harnesses young golfers’ skills, fronts education and protection of the environment through nature conservation and management of solid wastes as plastics and polythene bags.

Collecting wastes by AFRIYEA Golf Academy and Uganda Pentecostal University students
Tree planting tree drive by AFRIYEA Golf Academy

Programes as tree-planting, communal cleaning and desilting of River Mpanga banks have been at the core.

In January this year, AFRIYEA Golf Academy – Toro club was rewarded with a special recognition at the 2023 Golf Environment Awards (GEAs) that have spanned for now 28 years.

A child digs up an improvised pin
Group photo for all participants in the AFRIEYA Kids Connect Golf at Toro Golf Club
AFRIYEA Golf Academy branding on an old door

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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