Golfers set to witness what upcountry has to offer in the world of Tourism as they are to make local tours.
The Uganda Tourism Board on Saturday unveiled the Uganda Golf Open tours being lead sponsors for the weekly golf tours that will be on across the different upcountry districts.
The golf tours are part of the board’s efforts to boost tourism products and services in Uganda and this partnership will see participants travel across the entire country for they will be playing golf and also take tours around the different towns for recreation and also catching up with nightlife in the specific areas they are to play golf from.
This partnership was initiated by Uganda Tourism board in association with the Uganda Golf Union. On 7th February, both parties signed an MOU as it will see both UTB and Uganda Golf Union work together to position Uganda as Africa’s premier golf tourism destination despite external perceptions related to participation in the sport.
The Uganda Golf Open tour will go on throughout Uganda with more than 1000 people attached to the different clubs in the whole country.
Claire Mugabi Marketing Manager Uganda Tourism Board in her remarks shared that the Uganda Golf Open Tours will not only ensure that tourists visiting the country enjoy the sport and the country’s golf turfs but also get to explore and experience the county’s different touristic destinations in the areas where the different highlighted golf clubs are found around the country.
“As one of the trends for the last decade around the world, growing investments in golf is for us an effort to increase the number of foreign visitors and enhance tourism revenue earned through this channel. Our promise to the union is single; we promise to support and encourage the golfers as they continue to promote destination Uganda, the pearl of Africa.”
Golf tourism brings in valuable revenue for host towns through the tourism value chain i.e. tour companies, hotel and accommodation service providers, restaurants and transport all get to benefit from the beautiful sport.
“While Mbale is going be our first stop on the 6th of April, the golfers and lovers of golf will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of this town. The Uganda Golf Open Tours are set to canvas nine different courses across Uganda for over six months and this will act as the tournament precursor for players. More importantly this will help revive upcountry golf venues.” Innocent Kihika president of the Uganda Golf Union.
“Golf is an experience. When one goes out of Kampala to play golf, you have to travel a day before. And then there is where to sleep, eat, then play, then eat, sleep and lounge. There is a lot beyond the course and here is why Uganda Tourism Board comes in.”
Uganda golf tour calendar
April 6th: Mbale Sports Club
April 27th: Tooro Club
May 4th: Namulonge
May 18th: Mehta Club
June 15th: Jinja
July 20th: Mbarara Sports Club
August 10th: Entebbe
August 17th: Uganda Golf Club
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