Get into Golf National Skills Challenge – an exciting
and interactive scheme for junior golfers
England Golf is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting
new development initiative called the Get into Golf National
Skills Challenge. This project demonstrates how England Golf
is now implementing initiatives which help to develop the
game of golf in both schools and clubs.
Following a national pilot in 2005, the Get into Golf National
Skills Challenge has been designed for junior players under
18 years of age and aims to help both boys and girls embrace
vital elements of the game, such as putting, chipping, pitching,
bunker play and full swing. The Rookie and Tour Challenges
consist of a series of activities for golf clubs to run throughout
the year. Following three Seasonal Challenges, the EGU/ELGA
will hold a National Final for those top participants at Woodhall
Spa.
Roger Moreland from England Golf commented, “We are
delighted that the Get into Golf National Skills Challenge
fits into England Golf’s player pathway and it is crucial
that golf clubs are supported to recruit and retain youngsters
within the game.”
To allow interaction between golf clubs, junior players and
the EGU/ELGA, the National Skills Challenge is an online initiative
and all information can be found at www.getintogolf.org/skills.
The EGU/ELGA hope that the appropriate golf club representatives
will take the opportunity to view the details of this programme
and consider signing up to become a ‘National Skills
Centre’.
The 2006 challenge dates are as follows:
Seasonal Challenge 1 – Saturday 8th April to Sunday
14th May
Seasonal Challenge 2 – Saturday 20th May to Sunday 25th
June
Seasonal Challenge 3 – Saturday 1st July to Sunday 6th
August
National Final – Saturday 16th September at Woodhall
Spa Golf Club
Richard Flint EGU Development Manager added, “The Get
into Golf National Skills Challenge is an exciting and interactive
initiative, using the practical resources provided by the
golf club and the online features on the website that allow
youngsters to maintain their interest between Challenges”.
For information on how golf clubs and players can register
to take part in the National Skills Challenge - go to www.getintogolf.org/skills
or alternatively contact the EGU/ELGA Development Team. Upon
registration golf clubs will receive a number of resources
for junior participants, including rookie and tour manuals
and other guidance materials.
The Get into Golf National Skills Challenge is an initiative
jointly provided by the EGU and ELGA via the England Golf
Partnership’s ‘Whole Sport Plan’ for golf.
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