Evolution Of East African Disc Golf Continues With Zambia Open | Professional Disc Golf Association
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**TITLE:** "Disc Golf Dreams Become Reality in Zambia with Historic Tournament"
**META_TITLE:** "Zambia disc golf course expansion: Eagles Wings hosts PDGA tournament"
**META_DESCRIPTION:** "Eagles Wings Disc Golf brings international expertise to Zambia, building a 18-hole course and hosting the first PDGA C-Tier event on African soil. Sponsorship opportunities available."
**ARTICLE:**
In just a short period of time, an ambitious project has transformed into a tangible reality in Zambia - an 18-hole disc golf course is now taking shape. The journey began with Elem Katambo, who had recently returned from the first PDGA-sanctioned tournament in Africa, the Ethiopian Open hosted by Yohannes Desalegn and John Luetzow. Inspired by his experience, Katambo shared his vision of adding more holes to the existing course and hosting a PDGA event in Zambia with his colleagues at Eagles Wings Disc Golf.
Now, that dream is becoming a reality. In January, a team of 12 disc golfers from Canada and the United States will travel to Zambia for 10 days to assist with the installation of the second half of the course before running the Zambia Open, a PDGA C-Tier event. The crew includes Hannah Leatherman, the 2015 United States Women's Disc Golf Champion, and Dustin Leatherman, the 2018 EDGE Award winner.
The partnership between Eagles Wings and Desalegn/Luetzow is instrumental in bringing this project to life. By hosting the Zambia Open just before the Ethiopian Open, players can participate in both events as part of the inaugural African Disc Golf Tour.
However, Eagles Wings' focus extends beyond running a successful tournament. The organization is committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of disc golf in the countries they work with. To achieve this goal, they have brought on their first international disc golf intern, Esther Schultz, who will spend three months in Zambia teaching and implementing disc golf programs.
Schultz was introduced to Eagles Wings by the Leathermans at the PDGA Junior World Disc Golf Championships last summer. Initially planning to attend a missionary school, she decided to join the team instead, bringing her expertise to help establish a strong foundation for disc golf in Zambia.
Innovative sponsorships are also playing a crucial role in making this project possible. Innova Champion Discs has invested significantly in the African Disc Golf Tour, and their generosity is taking the initiative to new heights.
The Zambia Open is an event open to all, with sponsorship opportunities available to support local players, holes, or other aspects of the tournament. In exchange for contributions, donors will receive exclusive Zambia Open swag as a token of appreciation. For more information on the event and sponsorship options, visit Eagles Wings Disc Golf's website.
With this project, Eagles Wings is excited to play a small part in shaping the future of disc golf in Africa - and they're not alone.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/evolution-east-african-disc-golf-continues-zambia-open