Golf At Gooodwood to drive golf participation by offering complimentary taster sessions and fun for the whole family at its inaugural Academy Open Weekend from 2-3 April 2016.
FEB 18th 2016
Academy Open Weekend
The weekend, aimed at increasing participation and breaking down the barriers associated with golf, is open to anyone who is interested in learning the game or who wants to develop their skills under the supervision of a highly-qualified team of PGA professionals.
Free, 30-minute ‘Get into Golf’ sessions will run every hour offering individuals the chance to learn the basics, whilst also offering tips and guidance for the more advanced golfer. There will be a range of fun and exciting activities for children to participate in, including ‘Tri Golf’ – using extra light clubs and balls making it ideal for very young children, plus an inflatable golf net with competitions running throughout the day.
Golf At Goodwood Ambassadors, including Europe’s number one ranked golfer Marco Penge and Darren Wright, who finished second on the Money List on the Europro Tour in 2015 and secured a full Challenge Tour card for 2016, will be in attendance to inspire the next generation of golfers.
Chris McDonnell, Golf At Goodwood Academy Manager, commented: “This is a great opportunity for new and existing golfers to see what we offer at the Golf Academy here at Goodwood.
“We have an excellent facilities here and we will be providing fantastic taster sessions for everyone to enjoy across the two day event. For women interested in starting golf, our fast-growing ‘Golf for Ladies’ package will be showcased as well as our popular Junior Programme, Level Up.”
The Golf Academy at the Park boasts both open and under cover Huxley driving range bays, a 6-hole par 3 Academy Course, putting and chipping green along with a SAM putting studio, private coaching rooms, a high-performance studio and Trackman.
A range of lessons and tuition packages are available with a highly qualified team of PGA Professionals. Equipped with over 35 years of experience, the team is sure to have the answers to improve your golf, regardless of your ability.