This article was written by Shane Robison (PDGA #152841) for the Paul McBeth Foundation.

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The Paul McBeth Foundation receives an annual grant from PDGA International to support the PDGA's mission of growing disc golf globally.

The Paul McBeth Foundation has completed a major milestone: installing the first-ever disc golf course in Tanzania. Located on the campus of the University of Dar es Salaam, the 18-hole course sits in the middle of a region encompassing over 10 million people who previously had no access to the sport. The course, equipped with long and short tee pads, sits on a scenic piece of previously unused land, now transformed into a playable and welcoming space for all skill levels.

This project introduced Africa’s first turf teepads and features locally made baskets, built by workers in a University-partnered community center dedicated to promoting healthy living and personal development. By partnering with this community-focused initiative, the foundation is helping create new opportunities while expanding the reach of disc golf as a tool for positive change.

Installation was completed in mid-March by a diverse team from Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, and the United States. That same week, coaches Wilborn Munkombwe (PDGA #114159) from Zambia and Israel Muwanguzi (PDGA #258835) from Uganda, trained over 500 new players through clinics—momentum that has since doubled in Dar es Salaam as new Tanzanian players coach interested fellow citizens.

“I am so proud to see a disc golf course here in our community—something we’ve never had before. It’s more than just a sport; it’s a chance for people of all ages to come together, learn something new, and enjoy the outdoors in a beautiful space," says Geofrey Rucho (PDGA #276126). "I believe this course will inspire the next generation and open up opportunities we never imagined. I’m thankful to have been part of bringing it to life.”

Geofrey Rucho - PDGA #276126

To mark the course’s debut, the University hosted the inaugural Tanzania Open Disc Golf Championship on March 22nd. Sanctioned by the PDGA, the event welcomed 69 players across four divisions, including 17 women. Geofrey and the local team have plans for a women’s event during Women’s Disc Golf Week followed by a juniors tournament in June.

School officials have expressed strong support for the sport’s future. In 2026, disc golf is planned to be included in the East African University Games hosted by the University. Additionally, the course development has brought broader benefits to campus, such as upgraded sewage infrastructure and the beautification of previously impassable land through cleanup and landscaping efforts.

This project was made possible by Ledgestone Disc Golf, the Professional Disc Golf Association, and the generous monthly support of Builders Club members. To help bring disc golf to more underserved regions worldwide, consider joining the Builders Club today.