To start October half term we had the opportunity to invite the next generation of golfers to the PGA Academy to experience the exclusive training from Advanced Fellow in the PGA, and Vipingo Ridge PGA Professional David Marsh.

We were delighted to welcome a select group aged between 8 and 14 to engage in this residential camp. The golfers were from Kenya and Uganda, and had great fun improving their game, supporting each other and engaging in activities at Vipingo Ridge.

Junior Golf Camp Programme

We carefully considered balancing the training of our junior future stars, a combination of engaging activities, creating a ‘will to win’ alongside technical coaching aimed to hold their interst.

Day 1 - Thursday 10th October (Public Holiday - Huduma Day)
- Breakfast available at the Clubhouse
- Meet at the Vipingo Ridge PGA Golf Academy
- Short game sessions on chipping and pitching, Mid pitching practice and distance control, Irons practice and video swing analysis (individual basis), Driving and fairway woods practice
- Finish of morning tuition, which will have refreshment breaks between each session.
- Lunch available and afternoon for optional 9 holes of golf or leisure activities (including guided Ranger Walk, Tennis, Cycling and Swimming or Beach visit organised through Vipingo Ridge).
- Dinner available at Vipingo Ridge outlets.

Day 2 - Friday 11th October
- Breakfast available at the Clubhouse
- Meet at the Vipingo Ridge PGA Golf Academy
- Short game sessions on chipping and pitching, Bunker play practice, green side and fairway bunkers, Putting practice session and video analysis (individual basis), Driving and fairway woods practice with video swing analysis and GC quad data analysis
- Finish of morning tuition, which will have refreshment breaks between each session
- Lunch available and then 9 holes on the course with course management instruction
- Friday night is Movie night at the Ridge with Kids Movies shown on the big screen at the Sundowner and dinner available

Day 3 - Saturday 12th October
- Breakfast available at the Clubhouse
- Meet at the Vipingo Ridge Clubhouse
- Stretching and gym focussed session
- Putting practice session and video analysis, Irons practice with video analysis (individual basis)
- Lunch break
- 9-hole competition
- Diet, Nutrition and exercise discussion session
- Meet in the Clubhouse for pre-dinner drinks and canapes
- Dinner followed by prize presentation for golf competition

Day 4 - Sunday 13th October - US Kids Competition Day
- Our partners US Kids will be hosting a coastal juniors competition series and on Sunday 13th October Vipingo Ridge is the venue.
- Our Junior Golf Camp members will be able to show what they’ve learnt during the camp, competing in this fantastic event with over 30 other juniors.

Meet the Golf Team

Meet our experienced Team who delivered the programme:

David Marsh - PGA Professional

David is a seasoned international PGA Professional and lead on this programme.

David is an Advanced Fellow in the Professional Golfers Association and very experienced in the current coaching techniques and tools.

Promise Sila - KGU Professional Golfer

Promise is an experienced Professional Golfer. Registered with the Kenya Golf Union and teaching lessons daily, he offers both years of experience of the PGA Baobab Course and competition play.

Naomi Wafula - US Kids Coach

Naomi is the number 1 female golfer in Kenya. She breaks ceilings as the winner of men’s tournaments in Kenya and has played in Europe. She is the only Kenyan to make the cut in a Ladies European Tour event. As a certified US Kids Coach she regularly teaches at Vipingo Ridge.

Esha - Nutritionist

As an intensive care unit nutritionist Esha is very experienced on giving guidance on all matters nutrition.

She will be supporting the menu creation as well as delivering a session on how important nutrition is for sport and a healthy lifestyle to the camp members.

Mohamed Ali - Activities Co-ordinator

A golfer himself, Mohamed is our lead on the wider activities at Vipingo Ridge. Mohamed organises our Kids Clubs as well as facilitating our Ranger Walks and other excursions within the Ridge.