Junior Golf camp concludes with successful tourney at Toro Club in Fort Portal

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 […] The post Junior Golf camp concludes with successful tourney at Toro Club in Fort Portal appeared first on Kawowo Sports.

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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.

Young golfers pose before a competitive session

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 Murungi smiles with her prizes and medal

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.

A young golf swings off
Nathan Musoni (winner of three holes competition) receives her certificate

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.

Young golfers pose for a group photo

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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