Africa-Press – Eswatini. Chairperson of the King’s Golf Cup, Sam “Styles” Richards, has urged that golf be introduced in schools across Eswatini to give young athletes an early start in the sport. He believes this move would help nurture local talent and prepare Eswatini golfers to compete at higher levels on the international stage.
Speaking during the ongoing King’s Golf Cup, Richards emphasized that one of the major challenges faced by golfers in the country is the lack of proper training facilities. This, he noted, often puts local players at a disadvantage when they participate in bigger competitions outside the country.
“Our golfers are talented, but the reality is that they do not have access to world-class training facilities. By the time they compete internationally, they struggle to match the standards set by other countries. If golf can be introduced in schools, our athletes will have the opportunity to learn from a young age and build a solid foundation,” he explained.
Richards added that making golf accessible to learners would not only grow the sport locally but also position Eswatini as a competitive force in regional and global tournaments. He stressed that investing in youth development through schools could help uncover hidden talent and inspire the next generation of professional golfers.
The call comes at a time when the King’s Golf Cup continues to attract participation from neighboring countries, highlighting the growing interest in golf across the region. Richards believes that with the right structures in place, Eswatini has the potential to produce golfers who can compete — and win — on international platforms.
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