The presentation of the course is highly unique, with each hole blending effortlessly in to the natural canvas of the terrain. Indigenous plants, native grasses and trees add to the individuality of the landscape, providing golfers with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Described as the most challenging course in Uganda, Mehta Golf Club is nestled at the height of 1,240 metres above sea level within the complex of Mehta Group in the small town of Lugazi, 50 km East of Kampala City and 35 km West of Jinja City along Jinja highway. Located just a short distance away from the equatorial Mabira Forest, the golf course enjoys good weather and playable  throughout the year.

Mehta Golf Club, the first private golf course in Uganda was recently upgraded from 15 holes to a par 70 18-hole championship golf course, adding to the already existing five championship courses – Uganda Golf Club, Entebbe Golf Club, Kilembe Mines Golf Club, Garuga Golf Club and the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort. The course is geared to host local and international golf events, tournaments and club nights. 

According to Mr. N.J. Paul, Mehta Golf Club’s Golf Captain, the expansion of the course adds to the number of 18-hole championship courses in the country and enables golfers to have better tournament preparations. He also believes that the new course will promote tourism.

The presentation of the course is highly unique, with each hole blending effortlessly in to the natural canvas of the terrain. Indigenous plants, native grasses and trees add to the individuality of the landscape, providing golfers with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The greens are large, with subtle changes in elevation as the location demands. Many are characterized by multiple fountains, created streams and tree hazards. The fairways are well maintained at all times. All are built to USGA specification; the accepted standard for high quality surfaces throughout the world.

The course has five par 3s, eight par 4s and five par 5s. Hole No.1 is a par 3 whose yardage is 193 but the green sits exceedingly so down the tee-box and, for a first timer, choosing the right club can be a nightmare. The risk of over-clubbing looms large.

Hole No.2, a par-4, is a blind shot to the fairway with out-of-bounds situated to the left and right of the fairway and the green is located deep down from the fairway.  Hole No. 3 is a 166-yard par-3 that requires you to pump your tee-shot over a pond that sits right behind the green. 

Hole No. 4 is a dog-leg left par-4 which calls for a straight shot to lay up and a perfectly timed second shot to a protected green that has a water hazard right before it. Hole No. 5 is a 195-yard par-3 that crosses the valley and has a very elevated small, narrow green. Sitting on for one calls for an inch-perfect shot. 

The first par-5 is Hole No. 6, an intimidating 582-yard hole that has a sharp left dog-leg and out-of-bounds staring in the face of long-hitters.

Bunkers have been strategically placed to allow golfers a fair route to the fairways and greens. White sand bunkers and unique tree species that pose a real challenge to golfers.The clubhouse itself sits slightly raised above fairway and green levels.

The dramatic and highly detailed bunkers create a visual experience that is both rare and inspiring – their natural shapes blending beautifully with the gentle slopes. You own everything around you; cherish every moment while you are at the golf course and making your appetite grow exponentially for showcasing your golfing prowess. This is the reason why the place becomes the best golfing spot among the ones available in and around the country.

Each hole offers variety and challenging strategic options, rewarding golfers who think their way around the course. To play this course, a tactical approach is required and a golfer needs to find the correct side of the fairway from which to attack the green. The greens are large, undulating and fast. Many are characterized by multiple fountains, created streams and tree hazards.  Depending on the winds and flag positions of the day, every hole can be played in a multitude of ways.

The signature hole is believed to be hole number four; a short, tight driving hole with a big dogleg left. The second shot may be a blind approach over a deep troublesome gulch to a sloping green. Most golfers like the short par 3 ninth/eighteenth with its distinctive bunker in the middle of the green for the last two holes.

Mehta Golf course has attracted rave reviews from amateurs, artisans and professional golfers who have played it since its re-opening. 

At the nearby driving range, players can enjoy the spectacular view of birds nested in the trees whilst practicing their shots. It is inspiring to see peacocks spread their beautiful feathered bodies onto the lawns. More than one hundred thousand tree species have been purposefully planted – adding to the existing areas of indigenous floral life giving Mehta Golf Club a distinctive look.

The nature lovers and non-golfers will not only enjoy the beautiful landscaping on the course but also the nature walkways designed by Mrs. Mehta and the cool breeze from the surroundings.

Mehta Golf Club has policy of employing only staff from neighbouring villages where there are very few job opportunities. The caddies are part of the training program tenable at the club.

Mr. M.N. Mehta, the Chairman and Proprietor of Mehta Golf Club has set up Mehta Golf Academy that is committed to the development of golf in the country and is continuing to promote the game by sponsoring and giving free coaching to young players who will be the future golfers for our country. The golf academy is already feeding quality players to the National Golf Team.

Joseph Reagan Akena, the Uganda National Golf Team Captain, Juma Abiti, Ibrahim Ssemakula are members of Mehta Golf Club who represented Uganda at The 2023 Toyota World Junior Golf championship in June, 2023.

Joseph Reagan Akena, the Uganda National Golf Team Captain, Juma Abiti, Ibrahim Ssemakula and Collin Matovu with Team Coach, Flavia Namakula and  Sarah Chelangat of National Council of Sports (NCS) pose for a photo at Uganda Golf Club before they were flagged off to Japan.

Mehta Golf Club is not crowded and is an ideal course to have your small group (20-40 players) for friendly tournaments. The green fees are very reasonable – just a UGX. 30,000 or USD 10.

You are welcome to share their exquisite clubhouse, a private oasis where you can sit back, relax with a chilled beer or a drink and some tasty varieties of Rolex and other snacks.

Those of you who want to enjoy it further can stay in the lovely Villa Anona Guest house which is in the same campus and having a balcony view of the golf course.

Mehta Golf Club,

Mehta Group Complex, Lugazi,

Tel: +256 703 666308

email: njpaul@mehtagroup.com