Get to grips with golf in a day

Clubs across Warwickshire have teed up a special introduction to the sport which can be completed in a single day.

The Learn golf in a day courses are part of the national campaign to make it easier than ever for people to try their hand at the skills needed to enjoy a game that brings health and social benefits.

The sessions offer expert coaching from PGA professionals to allow those taking part the chance to learn the basic skills needed to enjoy a round of golf.

The programme is offered under the umbrella of the Warwickshire County Golf Partnership.

Clubs taking part include Forest of Arden, the Stonebridge Golf Academy and Edgbaston.

Forest of Arden, in Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, is offering a ladies only day on February 8 from 9am-3pm with mixed sessions on March 2/March 22/April 6/April 19/May 11/May 24 and June 15.

Five hours of coaching is available, including club hire and golf balls, for just £25.

For further details ring 01676 522335 or email charlotte.hope@marriotthotels.com

Stonebridge, in Somers Road, Meriden, is running golf days on March 29/May 24 and June 14, also for £25.

Further details available by ringing 01676 522442 or by emailing ian@stonebridgegolfacademy.co.uk

Edgbaston GC, in the heart of Birmingham, is hosting Learn golf in a day on March 8/March 30 and July 19.

Further details from 0121 454 1736 or by emailing golfshop@davidfulchergolf.co.uk

The Learn golf in a day programme is part of the ongoing campaign to encourage more people into the sport.

Leamington and County Golf Club are offering six-week beginners’ courses for just £30 from March 1 with further details on 07979 862201 or by emailing angelaeadon@aol.com

Says Julia Burton, county development officer for the Warwickshire Golf Partnership: "Clubs across the county are making it easier than ever for people to give golf a go.

“It doesn’t matter if you’ve never played golf or haven’t picked up a club since your school days or an almost-forgotten holiday. You can get started by taking advantage of one of the beginner courses, which offer great value for money.

“Thanks to the proactive approach of clubs in Warwickshire, anyone interested in trying golf can find a course to suit them – whether that be learning skills in a day or with regular one-hour group coaching sessions over a longer period.”

Get into golf is a national campaign to inspire adults to take up the game and is run by the England Golf Partnership through its network of County Golf Partnerships, supported by Sport England and National Lottery funding.

Get into golf opportunities include FREE taster session and low-cost beginner courses with PGA professionals. They are a fun and sociable way to start golf – and a great way to make new friends.

To find your nearest centre visit getintogolf.org and look at the activity map or call 0800 118 2766

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