Beginner Schemes
SWALEC have sponsored the NEW GDW Beginner Scheme. This scheme gives clubs the flexibility to audit/identify the group or area of membership they would like to attract and utilise this scheme to do so.
The aim is to encourage more beginners to take up the sport and for clubs to create a welcoming environment. The scheme funds a Golf Professional to deliver 6 x 1hour beginner group lessons for potential members (maximum funding for 3 groups). Clubs are encouraged to charge a minimal amount for each beginner to subsidise additional groups that may be required. Example schemes may include target groups such as: general beginners, 20-30 year olds (promoted at local college), dads and lads, families etc.
The schemes will take the form below:
- Club runs a free taster evening/day/sessions for participants wanting to try golf
- Then invited to attend 6 x 1 hour group lessons witht he club professional
- Following the 6 weeks, the participants are then offered the chance to continue with a further 6 weeks of tuition with some form of temporary trial membership
- Clubs should promote a special offer package to encourage participants to become full members
Scheme Organisers can download a poster to help with promotion by clicking here. Alternatively hard copies can be obtained by contacting Sian Simmons on 01633 436048 or email: sian.simmons@golfunionwales.org
2010 Taster Days
| Club | Contact Name | Telephone Number | Date of Taster Day |
| Alice Springs | James Morgan | 01873 880708 | Saturday 17th April (General Beginners) |
| Anglesey | Matthew Parry | 01407 811127 | 12th May (General Beginners) |
| Abergele | Ian Runcie | 01745 823813 | TBC (Men/Boys) |
| Bull Bay | Mr Burns | 01407 830960 | TBC (Ladies/Girls) |
| Celtic Manor | Craig Jones | 01633 410312 | General Beginners |
| Clays | Gareth James/Richard Edward | 01978 661406 | May TBC (General Beginners) |
| Clyne | Jonathan Clewett | 01792 404094 | TBC (General Beginners) |
| Derllys | Robert Ryder | 26th April (Beginner Men) | |
| Dewstow | Steve Truman | 01291 430444 | Monday 24th May (General Beginners) |
| Dolgellau | Mark White | 01341 422603 | Friday 14th May (General Beginners) |
| Holywell | Matt Parsley Ext 2 | 01352 710040 | Monday 24th May (General Beginners) |
| Lakeside | Andrew Humphreys | 07931 215405 | Monday 24th May (General Beginners) |
| Llandrindod Wells | Phil Davies | 01597 822247 |
Sunday 18th April (General Beginners) |
| Llandudno (Maesdu) | Kimberley Boulden | 01492 875195 | TBC (Dads/Boys & Beginners) |
| Llanwern | Leanne Cooper | 01633 413233 | 13th March |
| Llanymynech | Andy Humphreys | 07931 215405 | Friday 9th April 2010 |
| Machynlleth | Andy Humphreys | 01654 702000 | Friday 9th April |
| Mid Wales Golf Centre | Andrew Humphreys | 07931 215405 | Thursday 27th May (General Beginners) |
| Monmouth | Richard Ballard | 01600 712212 | 27th April (Ladies, Girls/Mums,Lads/Dads) |
| Monmouthshire | Brian Edwards | 01873 852606 | TBC (25-35 year olds) |
| Newtown | Andrew Humphreys | 07931 215405 | Sunday 16th May (General Beginners) |
| Padeswood & Buckley | Tony Davies | 01745 886544 | TBC (General Beginners) |
| Pontnewydd | Hannah Harris | 07968 406720 | Sunday 16th May (General Beginners) |
| St Idloes | Andy Humphreys or Katie Hamer | 01686 412559 | 15th April (Beginner Men) |
| Summerhill | Will Dowd | 01497 820451 | Tuesday 11th May (Lady Beginners) |
| Tycroes | Carlo Luzzi | 01269 597575 | 6th-13th April (General Beginners) |
| Welshpool | Secretary | 01938 850249 | Wednesday 14th April (General Beginners) |
| Werpe | Justin Griffiths | 01244 822885 | General Beginners |