TGU donates golf kits to boost junior development
Tanzania Golf Union (TGU) Chairman Gilman Kasiga (fourth left) hands over a golf kit to the union’s Junior Committee member Anitha Siwale (second right) during a brief ceremony held at Lugalo Golf Club yesterday. PHOTO | MAJUTO OMARY
Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Golf Union (TGU) has taken a significant step in promoting the sport among youth by donating golf kits valued at Sh15 million to the newly formed Junior Golf Development Committee.
The handover ceremony took place yesterday at Lugalo Golf Club in Dar es Salaam and was attended by golf stakeholders, junior players, and their parents.
Speaking at the event, TGU Chairman Gilman Kasiga emphasized that the initiative is part of the union’s broader strategy to grow the game across the country by targeting young talent.
“This is a milestone in the game’s development. Our goal is to ensure that golf becomes accessible and appealing to children of all genders. Through this donation, we believe more children will be motivated to join the sport,” Kasiga said.
Kasiga thanked The R&A for the donation that enabled them to purchase golf kits for junior development.
He highlighted that many junior golfers are already undergoing training at Lugalo Golf Club, Morogoro Gymkhana Golf Club, and TPC in Moshi.
The donated kits, he noted, will improve training environments for both coaches and young players, allowing them to focus more on developing their skills.
To ensure the long-term success of this initiative, Kasiga announced the formation of a dedicated Junior Golf Development Committee, tasked with overseeing junior programs, organizing training sessions, and engaging parents.
The committee comprises Anitha Siwale, Maryanne Mugo, Madina Idd, Johnson John, Ken Mbaya, and Danstan Kolimba.
“The committee’s role is to create structured pathways for junior golfers and make golf a preferred sport for youth in Tanzania,” Kasiga added.
Committee members Maryanne Mugo and Anitha Siwale echoed the call for increased parental involvement.
They urged parents to encourage their children to take up golf as a recreational and competitive sport, highlighting the discipline, focus, and physical activity it fosters.
“Parents play a critical role in introducing and supporting their children in golf. We are here to make the sport more inclusive and vibrant for the next generation,” said Siwale.
With the support of TGU, the new committee is expected to lay a solid foundation for the future of Tanzanian golf by nurturing young talent and promoting the sport nationwide.
