The Gambia Golf Association (GGA) was formed in 2009 and is the Governing Body for Golf in The Republic of The Gambia. It is overseen by an Executive Committee under the General Authority of the National Sports Council, of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The GGA Sanction the Gambia Open and Pro-Am.
The GGA is a non-profit making organization with the following main objectives:
To promote golf throughout The Gambia by striving to increase its popularity, raising general standards and twinning with other sports associations.
To ensure strict adherence to the rules of golf as provided by the Royal and Ancient Club of St Andrews, United States and African Associations without prejudice to local rules as they may apply from club to club.
To protect the interest of golf and increase public awareness of the requirements for its development in The Gambia.
To work closely with the appropriate Gambia Government bodies on matters relating to the development of golf within and outside The Gambia.
To promote and/or sponsor within the limits of its means and capacity, the training of young Gambians through golf clinics.
To increase the participation of Gambians in International Golf Competitions, including Pro-Ams and PGA tournaments.
In the name of the Gambia to assume membership of regional and international golf bodies and to comply with their constitutions and regulations.
To acquire, lease or otherwise any land, premises or property anywhere in The Gambia for use as driving ranges or golf courses.
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