When the Junior Girls recently played with the Ladies Section at Hayling Island Golf Club, the youngsters were more than able to hold their own, with some of the talented girls equalling, or even out-driving the more experienced ladies.
Despite only having played golf a short while, some of the girls now have 36 handicaps (or less) and play off the ladies red tees. What’s more the girls thoroughly enjoy playing 9 holes on a Saturday afternoon alongside the boys. It just proves that when you start young, golf’s easier to learn.
Golf’s also known to help with basic development skills such as hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness, as well as building confidence and teaching self-discipline. More importantly, as the girls say, “it’s funâ€.
Hayling Island Golf Club are hoping to encourage more girls into the sport following their taster session in October which was specifically for young girls (aged 5 and above). A Qualified PGA Professional took the group, and all the equipment was provided
If you know of a young girl who may be interested in trying golf, then ring David Aitchison on 023 9246 4491 or see http://www.haylinggolf.co.uk/members_area/juni or_news/