Wales and British Lions star, Gavin Henson, is hoping to attract youngsters and beginners into the world of golf as he prepares to tee-off this weekend at the US v Europe All* Star Cup celebrity golf tournament.
And for those wanting to get into the swing for the first time, there’s never been a better time to try golf as you can buy a small set for a very competitive price at 10 Tenovus shops across Wales, as part of the Let’s Club Together scheme.
The pilot programme is run by Ryder Cup Wales 2010 Ltd and Tenovus and aims to get golfers to donate their old and unwanted golf clubs to the charity, which then sells them in its shops, at low cost, to raise funds for cancer research, patient care and support. It is endorsed by the Welsh Golfing Union and the Welsh Ladies Golf Union.

Gavin said: “More and more children are spending time in front of a computer or television and not getting the recommended amount of exercise a day. It’s important that children lead a healthy, active lifestyle and there are so many sports to choose from that there is something to suit everyone.
“I really enjoy golf and think the Let’s Club Together initiative is a brilliant idea. Parents can be put off by the cost of sporting hobbies but this will break down the barrier and hopefully attract more youngsters into sport. I’m going to have to dig out my old golf clubs and get to my nearest Tenovus shop soon!”

But the benefits being offered to the lucky participants go beyond competition experience and a chance to meet Europe’s most successful golfer. Members also attend a series of unique educational seminars on topics ranging from course management to diet and fitness, from event preparation to rules and etiquette. These enable them to develop as players with a detailed knowledge of the many aspects of the sport.

This will be the first Faldo Series final to be held at The Celtic Manor Resort following the announcement earlier this year that the resort would become the new home of the Faldo Series. Celtic Manor has also become the venue for regular Team Faldo training sessions and a number of other appointments in the Faldo Series’ calendar.

Golf Development Wales, in conjunction with SportsCoach UK, has set a new series of dates for the "Good Practice and Child Protection" workshop.
A three-hour evening workshop, it's a must for those working with children in golf. This includes PGA professionals and is worth 25 cpd points to them.

A half an inch, a half a point. That’s how close the 40th Walker Cup Match was on Sunday at Chicago Golf Club.

Great Britain and Ireland did everything it could to win a fourth consecutive Match, throwing one dramatic and unbelievable shot after another at the United States of America at the 18th hole.

But Jeff Overton (USA) coolly two-putted from 18 feet to secure a 1-up victory over 37-year-old Nigel Edwards of Wales, giving the Americans just enough points to re-capture the Cup, 12½-11½.

The Welsh Girls team narrowly lost out on winning the Home Internationals title, at Worlplosden in Surrey, for only the second time in their history. Having thrashed England 8 -1 but then lost to the Irish, the girls only needed a victory over Scotland to clinch the title, but could only manage a draw which then handed the title to England. However, the fact that wales were in the mix right up until the last match of the day shows how far Welsh girls golf has come in the last two or three years. Congratulations to all involved.

Pictured right is the inflatable driving range that was operated by Golf Development Wales at this years Royal Welsh Show.
Over 1,000 people of all ages were given free golf tuition by an army of Welsh PGA Professionals.

The HSBC World Matchplay Roadshow was also on site where people competed in a nearest the pin 3 shot challenge and we also had the Nike Golf Roadshow there, demonstrating the latest range of Nike golf equipment.