Center of Gravity Golf Trains Coaches for the Afriyea Golf Academy
Center of Gravity Golf is very proud to be associated with the Afriyea Golf Academy project. I met the Academy founder Isaiah Mwesige on Linked In and we immediately had a connection. After a short conversation, we donated our book “Get Your Swing in Gear” and the video series for the students, as well as Center of Gravity Golf instructor training videos and materiel for the new golf coaches at the academy. Now as a member of the Afriyea Board of Directors for golf education, we want to spread the word as much as we can for this very worthwhile humanitarian project. While the Academy is open to all children Uganda, a trained focus is on recruiting and retaining young girls in the golf and education process. This initiative is creating a tremendous change in the way these children view themselves, and the world around them. Isaiahs story is nothing short of inspirational and I have included a short excerpt from the Afriyea website about this wonderful project. The academy projects include (Jr. Golf Program) (SchoolGolf Program) (Girls for Golf Program) and (Golf Internship Program)
For more information about Isaiah and this inspiring project in Uganda, visit https://afriyeagolfacademy.com and become a patron for the program.
ROB BERNARD PGA OF CANADA PRESIDENT / FOUNDER CENTER OF GRAVITY GOLF
Founder Story
The inception and development of AFRIYEA Golf Academy reflects its CEO and founder’s own life experiences very closely.
Isaiah Mwesige struggled to complete his basic education, having been orphaned aged only twelve and being brought up by his brother Eugene, there was very little money available to support the most basic of needs. Having been convinced by a close friend that he could earn money finding lost balls at the Toro Golf Club in Fort Portal, Western Uganda, and selling them back to the members, he received his first introduction to the great game of golf.
However, Isaiah was firmly of the opinion that the Academy shouldn’t only introduce to and provide coaching for these youngsters in golf, but that it should offer a more rounded and holistic approach to the problems faced by the students in terms of continued education, life skills and an appreciation of the environment. In a space of three years the AFRIYEA Golf Academy the academy has introduced golf to over 1000 children from 21 schools in Uganda have not only gained golf skills but also social skills and environmental knowledge.
Story compiled by: Jonathan Cooke