The Captain One Golf Society, in collaboration with the Takoradi Sports Club, has launched the Takoradi Kids Project—an initiative designed to give vulnerable children access to golf training while reshaping the perception of the sport as one reserved for the elite.
The programme, which officially kicked off with children from the Egyam Children Care Home, will see resident professional golfers of the club train the kids in the fundamentals of the game.
According to the Society, the project is not just about nurturing new talents but also about inclusivity—offering opportunities to children who might otherwise never step on a golf course.
In a speech delivered on behalf of the President and Founder of Captain One Golf Society, Mr. Solomon Harvey, Competitions Secretary, encouraged the children to take their lessons seriously. He emphasized that golf instills discipline, punctuality, and provides health benefits beyond the game itself.
President of the Society, Pius Ayeh Appiah, said the initiative is part of a broader goal to “demystify” golf and make it accessible to children from diverse backgrounds. He noted that by nurturing interest in the sport from a young age, Ghana could build a new generation of golfers while giving hope to underprivileged children.
“Captain One has always wanted to bring golf to everyone, especially children. The Kids Project offers an opportunity for young, talented but needy golfers to explore the sport and grow into professionals,” Mr. Appiah said.
He appealed to corporate bodies, civil society groups, and individuals to support the initiative, stressing that expanding the project nationwide would unlock greater opportunities for children across Ghana.
The Takoradi Kids Project forms part of Captain One’s long-term vision of training young golfers in all regions, hosting tournaments that include children, and redefining the future of golf in Ghana.
