Powys County Council Golf Taster Events
Budding golf players can get an introduction to the sport next month at a series of local events.
To mark Golf Awareness Week (12-18 April), golf clubs across Montgomeryshire will be opening their doors to offer beginner events for ladies, men and juniors. As well as trying out the sport, you will be able to sign-up for golf lessons and find out about discounted membership.
"The events are a great way to raise the profile of golf locally and providing opportunities for beginners to take up the sport," explains Katie Hamer, Sports Development Officer with Powys County Council.
"We hope the events will encourage both individuals and families to have a go and see what is available."
The events take place at:
Machynlleth Golf Club
Monday 12 April, 4-8pm
Contact: 01654 702000 / andrew_vaughan@btconnect.com
St Giles Golf Club, Newtown
Tuesday 13 April, 4-8pm
contact: 01686 625844 / keithdorrell@hotmail.co.uk
Welshpool Golf Club
Wednesday 14 April, 4-8pm
Contact: 01938 850249 / ellen.jones@powys.gov.uk
St Idloes Golf Club, Llanidloes
Thursday 15 April, 4-8pm
Contact: 01686 412559 / katie.hamer@powys.gov.uk / 07841 632907
Maesmawr Golf Club, Caersws
Friday 16 April, 4-8pm
Contact: 01686 688303 / steve.dewinton-davies@wolseley.co.uk
Lakeside Golf Club, Garthmyl
Saturday 17 April
Contact: 01686 640909 / costall@sky.com
Llanymynech Golf Club
Sunday 18 April
Contact: 01691 830983 / secretary@llanymynechgolfclub.co.uk
During the week, some of the clubs will also be running a Dragon Sport Tri-Golf Festival for local primary schools. More details on these are available from Ellen Jones on 01686 826450 / ellen.jones@powys.gov.uk
The Golf Awareness Week events are the latest in a series of activities designed to boost golf in the area. Powys County Council's Sports Development team have been assisting with a variety of initiatives which
include setting-up elite, performance, development and girls squads; PGA professional Andy Humphreys running lessons in clubs and schools; Easter and summer golf camps for juniors; and a forum which brings together clubs and junior organisers.