Afriyea Golf Academy
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 Afriyea Golf Academy | |
| Full name | Afriyea Golf Academy |
|---|---|
| Founded | August 2020 |
| Association | Uganda Golf Union |
| Location | Tooro Golf Club, Fort Portal |
| Owner |  Isaiah Mwesige |
| Chairman | Leighton Walker |
| Website | www |
Afriyea Golf Academy is a Ugandan golf academy based in Fort Portal and recognized by the Uganda Golf Club. Established in 2020 by Isaiah Mwesige, the academy has become a pioneering institution in African golf education, comprising over 1,000 registered students aged between 4–22 years.[1][2]
Educational impact and growth
The Afriyea Golf Academy was established in 2020 by Isaiah Mwesige.[3] The academy comprises over 1000 registered students aged between 4–22 years and operates throughout.[4][5][6]
The academy has set its model based on the values of hard work, academic excellence, inclusion, sportsmanship, and environmental consciousness, among others.[7][8] In December 2021, Afriyea hosted their inaugural kids' golf tournament in Fort Portal.[9]
Since its establishment, Afriyea Golf Academy has introduced golf to over 1,000 children from 21 schools across Uganda.[10][11]
The academy has experienced remarkable growth, becoming a beacon of hope and innovation in nurturing young talent and inspiring the next generation of golfers in Uganda.[12] The academy operates year-round programs that combine golf instruction with academic education and life skills training. This holistic approach has been recognized for its effectiveness in developing well-rounded young people who excel both on the golf course and in their academic pursuits.[13]
Location
The academy is headquartered at Tooro Golf Club in Fort Portal but also has established training programs in the provincial golf clubs of Uganda and beyond.[14]
Partnerships
The academy is a golf development partner of various golf clubs like Toro Club in Fort Portal, Masindi Golf, and Sports and Morogoro golf club.[15] Internationally, it has a partnerships with the 3 Hammers Golf Academy from the United Kingdom, Golf, Center of Gravity Golf Inc. Canada, Golf Industry Guru, and Medi8 Marketing Agency.[16] In 2021, the academy formed a strategic partnership with the Canada-based Center of Gravity Golf Incorporation to enhance coach training and provide additional quality skills for training young golfers.[17]
Coaches
Honors
During the Golf Environment Awards in Yorkshire, England in January 2023, Afriyea Golf Academy was awarded a special recognition award.[19][20]
The academy has gained international recognition for its innovative approach to golf education in Africa. Isaiah Mwesige has been acknowledged for "reshaping the future of golf in Uganda by nurturing talent and transforming lives through the Afriyea Golf Academy."[21]