{"id":149259,"date":"2026-02-27T22:36:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T22:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/sea-cliff-golf-club-launches-free-junior-golf-programme"},"modified":"2026-02-27T22:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T22:54:24","slug":"sea-cliff-golf-club-launches-free-junior-golf-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/sea-cliff-golf-club-launches-free-junior-golf-programme","title":{"rendered":"Sea Cliff Golf Club launches free junior golf programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>SEA Cliff Golf Club, Zanzibar, has unveiled a free Junior Golf Training Programme, signalling both sporting ambition and institutional transformation at the island\u2019s premier golfing destination.<\/p>\n<p>The programme, open to children aged 5 \u2013 17 years, will run every Saturday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on the club\u2019s scenic course in Mangapwani, under the guidance of professional golfer Stanley Sanga.<\/p>\n<p>Participation is free of charge, underlining the club\u2019s renewed commitment to community development and grassroots sport.<\/p>\n<p>Club Manager Sophie Nyanjera said the initiative forms part of a broader vision to nurture young talent while making golf more accessible to families across Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis programme is about planting seeds for the future of golf in Zanzibar. We want young people to discover the sport early, develop their skills, and, most importantly, enjoy the game,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The launch of the junior programme comes as the club enters what officials describe as a transformative new chapter.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time since its establishment, the club\u2019s leadership now includes officials nominated directly by its members a groundbreaking development reflecting growing demand for more democratic and participatory governance within sporting institutions.<\/p>\n<p>According to Nyanjera, the decision has been widely welcomed by members and signals a deeper commitment to transparency and inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are already seeing the benefits of this transformation, including the energy behind new initiatives like the junior programme.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Increased member participation is expected to stimulate fresh ideas and inject renewed enthusiasm into the club\u2019s strategic direction.<\/p>\n<p>Leading this shift is newly elected Club Captain Tazio Bercelli, alongside Vice-Captain Collins Chemng\u2019orem. The initiative has also drawn praise from the national golfing body.<\/p>\n<p>Tanzania Golf Union (TGU) Chairman Gilman Kasiga commended SEA Cliff for spearheading the junior development drive.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCongratulations on this fantastic programme,\u201d Kasiga said, expressing optimism that the initiative will strengthen the sport\u2019s grassroots foundation in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Building the Future of Golf in Zanzibar With its picturesque setting overlooking the Indian Ocean and a renewed focus on inclusion and youth development, SEA Cliff Golf Club appears poised for a dynamic new era.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. 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