A junior golf family open day is swinging into action for Ayrshire kids at The Gailes Hotel & Spa in Irvine on Saturday, February 17.
Gailes Golf:Leisure has teamed up with kids golf club brand, GolPhin, to stage the Juniors Do Golf family open day between 12pm and 5pm.
Children from across the region will get the chance to meet The Gailes’ Head PGA Professional, Scott Garrett, and learn more about the Juniors Do Golf programme at Ayrshire’s leading golf and leisure club.
The Gailes’ team of golf experts will be in the juniors bays on the driving range, where kids will be able to try out GolPhin clubs and take part in a variety of fun activities, including a giant darts board for target practice, a chance to name one of the robot ball collectors and enter a competition to win one-to-one golf lessons.
The structured programme is designed to support children in their journey from complete beginner to competitive golfer, focusing on mind, body and motion.
Kids also get access to the MyPathway2Golf app, which includes training videos, games and practice sessions. Coaches can set challenges and there are various levels that the kids can progress through from bronze, silver and gold.
The Gailes’ head PGA professional, Scott Garrett, leads the Juniors Do Golf programme and is passionate about junior golf development.
Scott said: “We’re delighted to have teamed up with GolPhin for our Juniors Do Golf programme. We have a fantastic group of kids who come along eager to learn about golf and improve their game, and this partnership will only help this.”
Calum McPherson, founder and managing director of GolPhin, said: “Making golf fun, accessible and relevant to kids and families is what GolPhin is all about.
"The Gailes in Irvine is a great example of where golf is all about a one to two-hour fun-filled golf experiences for all the family."
Greg Jarvie from Kilmarnock is the father of nine-year-old son Callum, who is a member of the Juniors programme.
Greg said: “The Juniors do Golf programme is a great way to get kids interested in golf and help them learn new skills.
"We love it at The Gailes, because not only do they have a fantastic covered driving range that the kids can use all year round, but all the other facilities are a bonus.
"We love having breakfast in GG’s Coffee Shop during the kids’ lessons!”
Children aged five to 16 years and all abilities can join the Juniors Do Golf programme and are welcome to use all golf facilities at Gailes Golf:Leisure.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times unless they are participating in a coaching session.
Juniors Do Golf classes are £70 for a six-week programme. One-to-one junior lessons are also available, with a choice of a 30-minute lessons for £30, one-hour lesson for £50, a coaching package of six 30-minute lessons for £150, and a coaching package of six one-hour lessons for £250.
For more information and to register go to www.gaileshotel.com/golf/juniors-do-golf, call 01294 316090 or email reception@gailesgolfleisure.com.
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