Bonanza Golf Academy

Where Zambia's next golfers are made.

A long-term development programme for juniors, beginners and competitive amateurs – led by PGA Teaching Professional Mwalikwa Sondashi at Bonanza Golf Course, Lusaka.

Morning light across the Bonanza practice fairway

Academy overview

Structured coaching, season after season.

The Academy is not a series of one-off lessons. It is a continuous pathway – from a child's first grip lesson through to national team selection – built on measurable milestones, consistent contact time and a coach who knows every player by name.

10+

Years coaching experience

Stages in the junior pathway

Programmes offered year-round

Meet the coach

Mwalikwa Sondashi

PGA Teaching Professional | Bonanza Golf Course

Mwalikwa Sondashi is a PGA Certified Teaching Professional based at Bonanza Golf Course in Lusaka, Zambia. He is passionate about developing golfers of all ages and abilities, with expertise in junior golf development, beginner instruction, intermediate coaching, elite player development, and overall performance improvement.

With more than ten years of coaching experience, Mwalikwa has worked with golfers across a wide range of age groups and skill levels. He is committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment that builds confidence, develops sound fundamentals, and fosters a lifelong passion for the game. His coaching approach combines technical instruction, skill development, and personal growth, enabling players to achieve their goals both on and off the golf course.

Whether you are picking up a golf club for the first time or striving to take your game to the next level, Mwalikwa is committed to helping you achieve lasting improvement and maximise your enjoyment of the game.

Qualifications & experience

Credentials behind the coaching.

Qualifications

PGA Certified Professional
Professional Golf Coach
Safeguarding Compliant
10+ years of coaching experience

Coaching specialities

Junior golf development
Beginner, intermediate and elite instruction
Full swing coaching
Short game coaching
Putting coaching
Performance psychology coaching
On-course strategy and course management

“My goal is to help every golfer reach their full potential through enjoyable, structured, and goal-oriented coaching. I believe golf teaches valuable life skills such as discipline, integrity, and perseverance, and I strive to develop not only better golfers but also better individuals.”

Mwalikwa Sondashi · Coaching philosophy

Programmes offered

Six ways to train at Bonanza.

Individual tuition, junior squads, school outreach and holiday camps – full rates below.

Individual lessons

One-to-one sessions built around your goals, tempo and schedule.

Junior golf academy

Structured, term-based development for young players from first swing to competition.

Group coaching

Small-group sessions that keep learning social, affordable and competitive.

School golf programs

Introductory golf delivered to schools, building the next generation of players.

Holiday golf camps

Multi-day camps over the April, August and December school breaks.

Corporate golf clinics

Team clinics that get colleagues confident and course-ready before the golf day.

Range practice drill with alignment sticks

Coach guiding a junior golfer on the fairway

Rates

Lessons, packages and holiday camps.

Adults (17 yrs +)

Beginner class (6 weeks)
per person
K 3,000
Intermediate class (4 weeks)
per person
K 2,500
Group (2 pax) – 60 min
per person
K 450
Group (3+) – 60 min
per person
K 350
Individual – 45 min
K 500
Individual – 60 min
K 600
On-course – 9 holes
K 1,100

Juniors (-16 yrs)

Group (2 pax) – 60 min
per person
K 350
Group (3+) – 60 min
per person
K 300
Individual – 45 min
K 400
Individual – 60 min
K 500
On-course – 9 holes
K 900

Lessons remain valid for 60 days from date of purchase and may not be carried over. Bookings are essential.

Junior development pathway

From first grip to national colours.

Four stages, each with its own skills, competition exposure and graduation criteria. Players progress on readiness, not age alone.

Stage 01

Introduction

Ages 6–9

First contact with the game. Grip, posture, balance and safety through play-based sessions on the range and short-game area.

Stage 02

Foundation

Ages 9–12

Repeatable full-swing mechanics, putting and chipping fundamentals, plus etiquette and the first supervised holes on course.

Stage 03

Development

Ages 12–15

Scoring skills, course management, practice discipline and entry into junior club competitions with handicap tracking.

Stage 04

Performance

Ages 15–18

Tournament preparation, performance psychology, strength and conditioning guidance, and national junior team pathway support.

Coaching achievements

Results on the national stage.

Coached the Zambia National Junior Team to a Bronze Medal at the All-Africa Team Championship.
Coached the Zambia National Team to Silver Medal finishes at the Region 5 Team Championship on multiple occasions.
Guided numerous junior and amateur golfers to earn national team selection and represent Zambia.
Coached several junior and amateur golfers to National Open Championship victories.

Registration & contact

Join the next intake.

Future registration

Academy intakes open ahead of each school term, with holiday camps running in April, August and December. Places are limited so that coach-to-player ratios stay low. Register your interest with Coach Mwalikwa and you will be contacted with dates, fees and squad placement before the intake opens publicly.

Contact the coach

Bonanza Golf Course, Lusaka, Zambia

golfcoach@cielaresort.com +260 969 647 301

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