Kololi
Beach Club (Gambia) Ltd on Saturday 22 October 2016 became the newest member of
the Gambia Golf Association (GGA).
The
GGA described Kololi Bach Club as a historic and important milestone for GGA,
not only because Kololi Beach Club has one of the only two golf courses in the
country, but because it also the first club to become a member of GGA.
Golf
is one of the few games that are primarily an individual sport, and this was
reflected in GGA’s membership, which has up till now been composed only of
individuals.
GGA
and Kololi Beach Club are working on a memorandum of understanding that would
define their partnership for the promotion of the Game of Golf and Tourism in
the Islamic Republic of The Gambia, complementing Gambia Government’s laudable
efforts in national development.
In
the meantime, Kololi Beach Club has accepted for its beautiful and challenging
golf course to be one of the venues for the forthcoming 2016 Gambia Open
scheduled for December 2016, and for subsequent Gambia Open Tournaments, in
addition to Fajara Golf Course.
Having
2 golf courses to play at in the Gambia Open, would add more variety to the
tournament and GGA expects to see an increased number of participants this
year, especially as there is a category for tourists.
Established
in 2009, GGA is the national governing body for golf in the Islamic Republic of
The Gambia under the General Direction of the National Sports Council and it is
affiliated to the Gambia National Olympic Committee, The R&A and the
International Golf Federation.
Kololi
Beach Club is a members club established in 1985 and its facilities offered
include villas, swimming pools, craft market, bars and restaurants. Its golf
course and restaurants are also available for use by non-members.
