Toro Golf Club

The Toro Golf Club in Fort Portal, Western Uganda is an amazing little golf course set in the lush rainforest area of Western Uganda.

Established by the colonials in the early 1920s (when Uganda was a British Protectorate), this course is good exercise, given the course is approx 6,000 ft above sea level.

Having traveled here in support of the Afriyea Golf Academy, it was a pleasure to play here twice with the Amateur Uganda National Women's Champion 2023 and Coach Lillian.

While only a 9-hole course, it feels like a mature and well-designed layout that has more of an 18-hole feel.

I've certainly never teed off surrounded by 20 or more vultures - and what can only be described as characters from The Jungle Book - on the 1st tee, who took off heading for the rainforest on my downswing.

The course is undulating and has a varied selection of holes but the greens struggle (especially in the dry season) to stay completely true.

However, who cares, you're a few minutes away from the jungle and amazing scenery.

What I like most about this club, is that every visitor is given a Caddie, who will carry your bag, give you advice and look for your ball. For only £2! However, I made sure mine was bought drinks after, which not everyone does!

This not only provides employment for the kids, but it gives them valuable opportunities to meet people from all walks of life.

I struggled to score here but I would thoroughly recommend a visit to Toro Golf Club if you are in the area!