Gullane PS golfers make the BBC website - how cool is that !!
Children are being given the chance to find out if
they could be golf stars of the future ahead of a
major tournament in East Lothian.
they could be golf stars of the future ahead of a
major tournament in East Lothian.
The US Kids Golf Foundation holds its fourth annual
European Championship in East Lothian at the end of
May.
European Championship in East Lothian at the end of
May.
It has set up a special introductory event to give youngsters
the chance to develop their golfing skills.
the chance to develop their golfing skills.
It is being hosted by Gullane golf course, which is one of
five venues staging the 2011 championship.
Exciting young playersfive venues staging the 2011 championship.
Tournament co-ordinator Alasdair Good, who is
head professional at Gullane golf course, said
that the try-out day would help young players
decide where they wanted to go with the game.
head professional at Gullane golf course, said
that the try-out day would help young players
decide where they wanted to go with the game.
He said: "The European Championship attracts around
500 of the best young players from around the world and
it's quite an eye-opener to see the talent that these
competitors possess at such a young age.
500 of the best young players from around the world and
it's quite an eye-opener to see the talent that these
competitors possess at such a young age.
"By highlighting the event and showing some of our local
kids how golf is an exciting sport to compete in, as well
as to watch as a spectator, we hope to attract a few more
of them to take it up.
kids how golf is an exciting sport to compete in, as well
as to watch as a spectator, we hope to attract a few more
of them to take it up.
"Golf is becoming increasingly popular with kids around
the world, especially with exciting young players like
Rory McIlroy doing so well in the big competitions.
the world, especially with exciting young players like
Rory McIlroy doing so well in the big competitions.
"Even if this try-out day doesn't help unearth the next
generation of Major winners, we hope to show children
how they can learn positive life lessons and develop
friendships through the game of golf."
generation of Major winners, we hope to show children
how they can learn positive life lessons and develop
friendships through the game of golf."
A total of 26 pupils from Gullane primary school are taking
part in the try-out day on Friday.
part in the try-out day on Friday.
The US Kids Golf European Championship takes place
from 31 May to 2 June on five courses including Gullane
No 2, Gullane No 3, Craigielaw golf club, Luffness new golf
club and Longniddry golf club.
from 31 May to 2 June on five courses including Gullane
No 2, Gullane No 3, Craigielaw golf club, Luffness new golf
club and Longniddry golf club.
East Lothian Provost Sheena Richardson said: "The US
Kids Golf European Championship has become one of
the biggest sporting events in the East Lothian calendar
andwe are delighted to welcome them all again as it
certainly creates a lot of excitement across the region."
Kids Golf European Championship has become one of
the biggest sporting events in the East Lothian calendar
andwe are delighted to welcome them all again as it
certainly creates a lot of excitement across the region."
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