Disc Golf Brings Unity to Ugandan Community

In a heartwarming initiative, the Paul McBeth Foundation (PMF) has successfully installed a new disc golf course at Project Olangama in Uganda. This project is part of PMF's efforts to share the sport with communities around the world and bring people together through recreation.

The Batwa Pygmy people, who reside in this remote region, have been impacted by projects led by Fight for the Forgotten since 2013. Justin Wren, a former UFC fighter turned advocate for indigenous African peoples, has worked tirelessly to improve living conditions in the area. Through his organization's initiatives, clean drinking water and healthcare services have become accessible to over 52,000 people.

However, recreation was lacking in this community until now. To bridge this gap, PMF has collaborated with Fight for the Forgotten to introduce disc golf, a sport that fosters unity and camaraderie among players. As Justin Wren explained, "Disc golf brings the community together while spending time together." This sentiment echoes the foundation's core value of collaboration and partnership.

One notable aspect of this project is the use of locally-made disc golf baskets from Ndejje University in Uganda. These affordable alternatives have significantly reduced the cost of building courses in Africa, paving the way for more projects like Olangama.

PMF has enlisted the support of Ledgestone and the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) to help fund this initiative. Together, they aim to raise awareness about the Batwa Pygmy people's need for financial assistance while promoting disc golf growth in Africa.

As Dustin Leatherman, PMF Executive Director, noted, "This project embodies our values of collaboration and partnership." The Paul McBeth Foundation is proud to be working towards a common goal with Fight for the Forgotten and other organizations.

Paul McBeth's original vision for the foundation has been realized through projects like Olangama. As he stated in 2021, "We want to share the game we all love with the world." If you're interested in supporting future initiatives like this one, be sure to check out the PMF End of Year Auction.

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(Article by Shane Robison — Photos by Paul McBeth Foundation)

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/project-olangama