African High Performance 2025 Camp Builds Africa’s Next Generation of Golf Champions
Thika, Kenya
The 2025 edition of the African High Performance Programme (AHPP) teed off in grand style at Thika Greens Golf Resort, marking another milestone in Africa’s mission to nurture elite golfing talent. Sponsored and curated by The R&A and supported locally by the Kenya Golf Union (KGU), the three-day intensive camp, held from 10th to 12th October 2025 brought together 12 of the region’s brightest junior golfers, seven boys and five girls, for a transformative journey of learning, performance, and growth.
More than just a training event, the AHPP continues to serve as a continental benchmark for youth golf development, combining world-class coaching, sports science, and mental conditioning to equip young players for success on the international stage.
Day 1: Foundation of Performance and Focus
The opening day laid a strong foundation, emphasising the core elements of elite performance; mobility, activation, swing refinement, and short-game mastery.
Under the guidance of four R&A coaches and four local professionals, players refined rhythm, balance, and swing dynamics during morning range sessions. The afternoon was dedicated to putting and short-game precision, teaching players to manage control, focus, and adaptability on the greens.
One of Kenya’s rising talent Kanana Muthomi captured the spirit of the day, sharing,
“I’m looking forward to applying these lessons at the East Africa CAACT Ladies Golf Championship in a few days.”
The holistic approach of the AHPP ensures that every player develops not only technical skill but also the strategic mindset and discipline required to compete at higher levels of the game.
Day 2: Sharpening Precision, Strategy, and Competitive Edge
Day 2 saw Africa’s next generation of golfers dive deeper into the technical and mental demands of competition. Morning sessions introduced CAPTO Putting Analysis and Putting Skill Training, focusing on accuracy and green-reading. These were followed by targeted Wedge Game drills, where players learned precision scoring and shot-selection techniques.
Between sessions, emphasis was placed on nutrition, hydration, and recovery, reinforcing the professional routines required for consistent peak performance. Afternoon sessions turned toward Tournament Preparation, Range Work, and On-Course Play, helping golfers refine decision-making under pressure.
The day closed with reflection and feedback, giving players a chance to internalize lessons ahead of the final session.
Final Day: Integration, Competition, and Next Steps
The closing day tied together the week’s lessons with short-game competitions, course drills, and performance challenges designed to test technical consistency and mental resilience.
Coaches emphasized the importance of self-assessment, routine building, and goal setting as players prepared to transition from training into competition. The atmosphere was one of camaraderie and shared ambition, a clear signal of the bright future awaiting African golf.
