Adults who have never picked up a golf club before are being invited to try the game in a Monifieth Golf Links initiative.
The Get Into Golf programme will take place on eight Saturdays over winter and at a cost of £165. Starting on the Monifieth practice ground, novice players will be taken through the basics of gripping and swinging a club, as well as the game’s rules and etiquette.
They will work towards striding out on the Ashludie course, one of the 34 Carnoustie Country courses, for a game.
The programme is being promoted by the four golf clubs at Monifieth Grange, Monifieth, Broughty and Ladies’ Panmure and run by the two local golf professionals, Gordon McLeod and Lee Sutherland from Ron McLeod’s Golf Shop, who can also provide equipment.
“The Get Into Golf Programme is aimed at new golfers and also for men and women who have dabbled with the game but never had the time or opportunity to take their interest further because of the pressures of life,” said Gordon, who added that golf clubs are working hard to attract new members, with changes in society seeing a reduction of younger men and women playing the game.
Surveys have found the average age of a club member to be well into their fifties, and at Monifieth less than 30% of the membership is in the 30 to 50 age bracket.
“New blood is vital to the future of any activity and golf is no different,” Gordon said.
“We know all the stereotypes about golfers and clubs but times have changed.
“In the modern game you can play nine holes after work and grab a well-earned drink with your friends in the clubhouse afterwards. Golf is a game for all.”
For more information about Get Into Golf visit www.monifiethgolf.co.uk or call 01382 535553.