By: Isaac Tetteh
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed his enthusiasm for leveraging golf as a tool for sports development and environmental consciousness in the country. On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Mr Kofi Adams hosted the leadership of the Professional Golfers’ Association, Ghana (PGA), led by President Hans De Beer, to discuss potential collaborations.
The meeting highlighted the shared vision of using golf not only to develop sports in Ghana but also to promote environmental awareness.
During the meeting, Mr Adams emphasized the importance of golf in promoting discipline, strategy, and respect for nature. He noted that every golfer becomes an advocate for the environment, and he strongly believes it is time to introduce golf in schools. This initiative would nurture young minds to value green spaces while embracing a sport that has enormous potential for tourism, health, and character development.
Mr Adams assured the PGA team that their collaboration would move beyond dialogue into action, with plans to develop golf-in-schools programs, roll out climate-awareness campaigns, and engage communities across regions in growing the game.
The Minister’s vision for golf in Ghana aligns with the country’s efforts to promote sustainable development and environmental conservation. By introducing golf-in-schools, Mr Adams hopes to instill values of discipline, hard work, and respect for nature in young people.
The planned golf-in-schools programs would not only promote the sport but also provide opportunities for young people to develop important life skills.
The PGA team, led by President Hans De Beer, expressed their gratitude for the Minister’s support and commitment to developing golf in Ghana. They welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with the Ministry and contribute to the growth of the sport in the country.
The meeting marked the beginning of a long-term partnership between the Ministry and the PGA to strengthen the presence of golf in Ghana and build a legacy that connects sport with sustainability.
The collaboration between the Ministry and the PGA is expected to have a positive impact on the development of golf in Ghana. By working together, they aim to promote the sport, raise environmental awareness, and contribute to the country’s sustainable development.
The introduction of golf-in-schools programs and climate-awareness campaigns would be a significant step towards achieving these goals.
