Paul McBeth Foundation Announces Project 5.4 – Rwanda’s First Disc Golf Course

The Paul McBeth Foundation (PMF) is proud to announce Project 5.4, the installation of Rwanda’s first disc golf course in Kigali Forest, just south of Kigali’s city center. With support from Gold Sponsor Ledgestone, along with partners PDGA and Disc Golf Uganda, the course is scheduled for installation in November 2025 and will feature a full 18-hole layout complete with concrete tee pads, baskets, tee signs, and discs.

This groundbreaking project will introduce disc golf to a population of over 1.5 million people in Kigali, creating a new recreational outlet in the heart of East Africa. The project will be led locally by Project Driver Emmanuel Bahizi, with mentorship from Israel Muwanguzi of Disc Golf Uganda, who will train Bahizi and his team in sustainable course building and community development.

In a unique collaboration, the local military has partnered with PMF to allocate the land in Kigali Forest in exchange for disc golf training opportunities. This partnership ensures both immediate access to the sport for a large, structured audience and a pathway to long-term growth and sustainability in Rwanda.

“Bringing disc golf to Rwanda is a huge step forward for the sport in East Africa," says Israel Muwanguzi, PMF's East African Coordinator. "I’ve seen firsthand how disc golf can transform communities in Uganda, and I’m excited to help train and mentor leaders like Emmanuel to build something sustainable here in Kigali. This project will not only introduce the game to thousands of people for the first time, but it will also create a foundation for the sport to grow across Rwanda for generations to come.”

The course’s central location—only 5.9 kilometers from downtown Kigali—will make it accessible to both residents and visitors, opening doors to future youth clinics, tournaments, and community programs. With only a handful of courses currently in East Africa, this project positions Rwanda as an exciting new hub for the sport’s regional development.

As with all PMF projects, the goal is not just to install a course, but to ensure lasting impact through education, community ownership, and sustainable growth. Project 5.4 builds on PMF’s growing presence in Africa and will be timed alongside the African Disc Golf Summit in November 2025, further cementing Kigali as a key part of disc golf’s expansion across the continent.

Stay tuned for updates on the installation of Rwanda’s first disc golf course, and follow along on Paul McBeth Foundation’s social media channels.