Girls’ golf is rocking in Durham with the launch of a campaign to inspire new players.  Girls Golf Rocks is all about attracting beginners to have fun, learn a new sport, get active and play alongside friends – with no pressure. Girl golfers from county squads will act as ambassadors, sharing their enjoyment and inspiring other girls, aged five to 18.
The campaign tees off with free taster sessions on Sunday 3 April, supported by the county girls, at the four clubs taking part: Chester-le-Street Golf Club, Durham City Golf Club, Oakleaf Golf Complex and Ramside Hall Golf Club. Visit www.getintogolf.org/durham for more information and to book.
Following the tasters with PGA professionals, the four clubs will each offer six-week structured coaching programmes, with the county girl players mentoring the newcomers. All the girls who complete the coaching programme will be fitted with a free seven iron to help them continue to play.
The finale will be a fun par three competition at the Oakleaf Golf Complex in May when new young players can enjoy playing alongside their mentors.
Bobby Griffiths, the Durham county junior organiser said: “We are delighted to be involved with the Girls Golf Rocks campaign. We already have lots of girls in Durham playing regular golf, some as young as seven, and it’s a real pleasure to see them enjoying the game and making new friends.
“We would love to see more girls participating and the girls currently playing are keen to show them that golf is not just for old men but can be a great opportunity to keep fit, make new friends and have lots of fun.”