Female students at Pembrokeshire College were given an insight
into golf recently, when they attended an event organised by Golf Development Wales at Haverfordwest Golf Club.

The day was designed to encourage women to play golf, and included a chance to get out on the green, as well as tips on chipping, putting and the long game.

“We want more women to play golf,” said Hannah Fitzpatrick of Golf Development Wales, “With high profile female celebrities like Catherine Zeta-Jones taking up the game interest is growing – but we want to raise the profile of the game even further. Golf is great fun, good exercise and an opportunity to make new friends – and it’s a game for life. Because of the handicap system players can compete against any generation, so it can also be a family game.”

One of the students taking part in the event was Linet Watson from Herbrandston. “It’s been hard work but good fun,” she commented, “My husband is already a golfer and, after today, I might even take up the game myself.”

Golf Academy tutor Tim Morris said: “The session was a great success and a fantastic opportunity for students to get an insight into the game. We plan to follow it up with more lessons which will be funded by Golf Development Wales. We hope that the enthusiasm of the participants will rub off on their families to develop some potential golf academy stars of the future.”

To find out more about the Pembrokeshire College Golf Academy, contact Admissions on 0800 716 236.

Three new junior clubs have been created across Wales in order to promote the game.
Most driving ranges and 9-hole courses are ideal for beginners and Golf Development Wales has been working with some of these to create new junior sections.
Pictured at the recent Wales Open are members of Talywain Junior Golf Club which has recruited 25 girls and boys to attend weekly coaching sessions followed by monthly competitions on the 9-hole course.
The other new clubs are at ForeGolf in Wrexham and Began Park in Cardiff.

Mini Môn Masters is a competition for youngsters with no handicaps who play a flag competition with a limited amount of shots, whilst those juniors with handicaps play 9 holes of Strokeplay.

A donation was made to the BHF from the proceeds of the day as part of the AGU commitment to promote a healthier life style through the medium of golf.
The prizes and awards were made by Ian Fenwick (Irish Ferries) and Avril Frances (Nat West Bank).
Grateful thanks to all who contributed to such a marvellous day.