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The Golf to School Program is being currently run in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja supporting 15 schools across urban and regional locations. In the proposed submission to the Federal Ministry of Education and Universal Basic Education Commission, we envisage the program to be a national inclusivity programme for both Unity and Government School in the entire North Central Region (Abuja, Nasarawa, Kogi and Niger State).
The program will serve as a pilot phase and subsequent expansion to other regions within the country. Golf to schools will allow for a national expansion of the program, providing an opportunity for more schools to participate in the program, with teacher professional learning, student engagement, and industry connection opportunities.
On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, IBB Golf and Country Club opened its
gates to the Public for its annual Children Golf Development Clinic. The School Of HardKnocks Nigeria
seized this rare opportunity to introduce some Kids to the game of Golf.
With the approval of the
Secondary Education Board (SEB), Fifteen (15) Students from some Government Secondary Schools in Abuja
were selected and sponsored by the School Of Hardknocks Nigeria to participate in this year’s Golf
clinic. The Clinic spanned two weeks, from the 25th of July to August 3rd, 2023, three days per
week.
This year, SOHK Nigeria once again had the pleasure of attending a golf held at IBB International and Country Club, Abuja. Building on the success of last year's event, this year's clinic saw over 120 students come together to learn the game of golf and develop their skills. With the guidance of our experienced instructors, the students made significant progress, bagged some medals and had a really nice time.
SOHK
9 Principles of Golf
Golf is unique from other sports in that players regularly call penalties on themselves and report their own score.
Players must know and abide by the rules of golf and be able to conduct themselves by it.
Players are responsible for their actions even at times when others may not be looking.
Players are responsible for keeping their own score, and keeping up with the pace of play.
Players can increase confidence by focusing on something they are doing well regardless of the outcome.
Players determine the type of shot, as well as making healthy choices on and off the golf course.
A round of golf begin and end with a handshake. Players also stay quiet when others are preparing or taking a shot.
Golf players know that it is important to show respect for oneself, and for the honor & traditions of the game.
To succeed in golf, players must learn how to continue through bad breaks and their own mistakes.
The kids in this program, Golf to Schools displayed capacity way beyond our expectations. We have compiled some moments we would always look back on with joy.