Free golf coaching taster sessions are taking place at Durham City Golf Club
Durham City Golf Club, Langley Moor is holding free golf coaching taster sessions for men on the 19 and 26 July, 2, 9, 16 and 23 August. There are also sessions for ladies and girls on the 24 and 31 July, 7, 14, 21 and 28 August, 4, 11, 18 and 25 September, 2 and 9 October.
Sessions for all juniors are available on the 29 July, 5, 12, 19 and 26 August and 2 September plus every Saturday throughout the year.
The sessions are open to beginners/non members and provide an ideal opportunity to experience the game of golf. To book a lesson with a PGA Professional please telephone Durham City Golf Club on 0191 3780029 ext 2.
The above activities are offered as part of the English Golf Union (EGU) and English Women's Golf Association (EWGA) Club Coaching Grant scheme, which provides GolfMark (incorporating Clubmark) facilities with funding to support recruitment and retention activity for adults and juniors. GolfMark (incorporating Clubmark) is the EGU and EWGA's national scheme that identifies and recognizes junior and beginner friendly golf facilities. For further details visit www.golfmark.org
Details of all venues offering coaching activities as part of the Club Coaching Grant scheme can be found at www.getintogolf.org
The Durham Golf Partnership is also helping to develop golf within the county by supporting golf clubs, players, coaches and volunteers. See www.durhamgolfpartnership.com for more information.
Many golf clubs have been able to offer golf taster sessions and activities for a number of years through the support of the EGU and EWGA and have introduced thousands of beginners to golf and golf clubs. In 2009, over 41,000 participants (adults and juniors) attended one of the 519 golf clubs offering activities as part of this scheme.
The Club Coaching Grant scheme is one of several initiatives jointly provided by the EGU and EWGA via England Golf's 'Whole Sport Plan' for golf and is an integral part of England Golf's vision to 'Grow the Game'.
For further information please contact:
EGU/EWGA Golf Development Team
Tel: 01526 354500
Email: development@englishgolfunion.org