Roger Sali never intended to take up golf. Now, he coaches Uganda’s children about the game he loves.
Sali, who has become something of an Instagram sensation, tours Uganda, the east African nation that borders Rwanda, bringing golf to communities who have never heard of the sport, let alone picked up a club.
Until a few years ago, Sali was in the same boat, having never played the game which is regarded as a sport for exclusively rich men in his country.
That was until the untimely passing of his father, leaving Sali needing to provide for his family. When a friend suggested trying out as a caddie at the local golf club, it was the perfect opportunity to make some money.
A full season of looping led to Sali wanting to take the game up, initially to help his skills on the other side of the bag. But, after practicing, he found a natural affinity for the sport, as he explained to bunkered.co.uk.
“My friends told me I am talented. They told me that many people struggle to get good at golf after many years, but I put in a lot of hard work.
“I started to watch videos on YouTube and Instagram and going to the range to try and copy their swings. If you have a good swing, you can be consistent and it’s easier to play well.
“I started to play golf in 2020. The pandemic started but that was a…
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