“Club Golf atThe Castle” - ClubGolf activities for young people

2nd July 2013

ClubGolf, which promotes golf for young people, has set a target of attracting 500 children to participate in a mass chipping challenge on Wednesday 10 July and will provide other activities throughout the Open to keep young golfers interested.

The children will also get the chance of watching the golfing stars on the practice area; following them in the ProAm and also enjoying the junior golfing activities in the ClubGolf Junior Area . For the first time, there will be a ClubGolf Café where the young people can relax and have a juice and snack.

Adults will receive a free ticket for Wednesday 10 July if they take children to the mass chipping challenge. They should arrive by 10.15 am in time for the parade led by junior pipers at 10.45 am with the chipping challenge being staged between 11.15 - 11.55 am.

Between Thursday 11 - Sunday 14 July, the ClubGolf [AT] Castle Junior Activity Area will be open between 9 am until 5 pm. Further information is available by logging onto www.clubgolfscotland.com/events/clubgolf-at-the-castle/

Within the activity area there is the:

Paul Lawrie Foundation junior coaching by PGA professionals.
Crazy Golf Putting competition.
Junior golf simulator
Chipping challenge.
Putting challenge.
ClubGolf cafe for juniors.

Willie MacKay, High Life Highland’s Junior Golf Manager and ClubGolf Regional Manager, said: “We are providing a great programme for the young golfers and we are really excited about the numbers taking part. What a chance for the youngsters to see their golfing heroes in action.”

For further information:

Willie MacKay, ClubGolf Regional Manager,
High Life Highland, Council Offices,
Drummuie, Golspie KW10 6TA
T: 01408635212 or M: 07956540575
E: willie.mackay[AT]highlifehighland.com
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