Yorkshire golf: Girls Golf Rocks looking to drive interest in the game

There will be three more sessions of Girls Golf Rocks, at Howley Hall (Thursday, April 13; 1-3pm), Malton & Norton (Saturday, April 29; 2-4pm), and York (Sunday, April 30; 1-3pm).

Girls Golf Rocks has involved a partnership between England Golf, the Golf Foundation, the County Golf Development Group and the Yorkshire Ladies’ County Golf Association.

It is aimed at involving girls between the ages of five to 18 in a taster session, at which equipment is provided for these newcomers to golf.

As well as the four venues involved - York, Malton & Norton, Howley Hall and Ghyll Beck Driving Range - Shipley and Northcliffe have also helped in delivering the coaching sessions, during which the emphasis is placed on fun, including the social and friendship aspects of golf, rather than just the coaching and playing side of the game.

The sessions will be supported by a number of girl ambassadors from across the Yorkshire region.

Stacey Mitchell, Golf Foundation regional development officer, said: "There was a great turn-out for the first taster session at Ghyll Beck Driving Rage.

Twenty-four girls attended the session, and there were lots of varied and fun activities for the girls.

"We are looking forwards to seeing the girls progress through the programme. It’s fantastic to see many new girls trying this great game and learning to play."

For further information on the sessions, contact Mitchell by email ([email protected]) or go to Getintogolf.org/girlsgolfrocks.