HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY OPEN
NEW INDOOR GOLF ACADEMY
A new indoor Golf Academy, the only such facility in Scotland, has been opened at Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Campus.
The new indoor golf practice facility, an addition to the already extensive portfolio of facilities at the university, incorporates driving, chipping, bunker and putting areas, and provides users with the unique opportunity of practising their golfing skills in an indoor environment away from the vagaries of the weather.
It also complements Heriot-Watt's golf scholarship programme, one of only 11 in Britain to receive R&A Funding to develop their golf programme.
Facilities at the new Golf Academy include:
*Driving range mats: five high-quality driving mats situated 14m from a heavy-duty restraining net, allowing players to develop a smooth and consistent swing while gauging the accuracy of their shot.
*Chipping practice mats: two chipping mats with a synthetic landing area, incorporating target areas, for practising short, greenside shots up to 10m.
*Bunker practice area: a self-contained sand-trap with an adjustable height bunker and target mat, allows players to hone their skills at extricating themselves from greenside bunkers.
*Putting green: a self-contained area, measuring approximately 9m X 2.5m, encouraging the development of a consistent and successful putting style.

The facilities are available to Heriot-Watt students and staff and to local players who have taken membership of the University's Centre for Sport and Exercise.

R & A Funding to develop the Heriot-Watt University golf sports scholarship allows golfers to receive a comprehensive range of support tailored to their needs. Typical support includes:
Equipment and clothing expenses.
Competition entry fees.Travel and accommodation expenses. Warm weather training. Group and individual coaching.
Sports science and sports medicine support.
Academic flexibility.Exclusive access to the indoor Golf Academy.
Free access to the Centre for Sport and Exercise facility.