A group of 37 (23 boys and 14 girls) children, aged between 4 and 17, successfully completed a comprehensive four-week junior golf camp organized by the AFRIYEA Golf Academy at the Toro Club in Fort Portal city.
This camp, aimed at engaging children during their holiday break, focused not only on golf but also on imparting life skills, sustainability, and healthcare awareness within communities.
Throughout the camp, participants received training tailored to their age and skill level, culminating in a highly competitive golf tournament.
The tournament featured various categories, including 18 holes, 9 holes, 3 holes, and a chip-and-putt competition.
Seven-year-old Estephania Murungi emerged as the overall winner of the chip-and-putt competition, with Ainomugisha Labson securing second place and Prince Zebiah finishing third.
Estephania’s father, Don Murungi, expressed his pride and amazement at his daughter’s achievements, noting that her participation in the academy’s programs has significantly enhanced her discipline, organization, and confidence.
Professional golfer and AFRIYEA Golf Academy coach, Happy Robert, emphasized the developmental benefits of golf for children, highlighting the sport’s role in teaching integrity, social skills, and other valuable life lessons.
Isaiah Mwesige, CEO of AFRIYEA Golf Academy, praised the initiative for bringing together children from diverse backgrounds, providing them with direction for their future careers, and instilling essential values and sustainability practices.
“Golf teaches a lot of transferable skills, and we are committed to continuing our efforts to positively impact young people,” he stated.
RESULTS:
WINNER 18 HOLES: THADDEUS BYARUHANGA, 13 YEARS WITH 67 NET
RUNNER UP: BYARUHANGA JUSTUS, 16 YEARS WITH 68 NET
1ST RUNNER UP: KIRUNGI RICHARD, 16 YEARS 70 NET
WINNER 9 HOLES: MARUNGA JASMINE, 12 YEARS WITH 50 C/B GROSS
RUNNER UP 9 HOLES: KAMANZI ELIJA, 13 YEARS WITH 50 GROSS
1ST RUNNER 9 HOLES: KABAJUMA JOYCE 11 YEARS 52 GROSS
WINNER 3 HOLES: MUSONI NATHAN,7 YEARS, 23 GROSS
RUNNER UP 3 HOLES: MUSIGYIZI ALVIN,10 YEARS, 24 GROSS
1ST RUNNER UP 3 HOLES: FAHAD MUHAMMAD 27 GROSS
CHIP AND PUTT
WINNER: ESTEPHANIA MURUNGI, 7 YEARS
RUNNER UP: AINOMUGISHA LABASON, 4 YEARS
1ST RUNNER UP: PRINCES ZEBIAH, 7 YEARS
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