GRANT GETS WOMEN AND GIRLS INTO GOLF IN ENGLAND
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Over 4000 women and girls in England were encouraged to start and stay in golf last year, thanks to a special grant for English county activities – that’s up by more than 1000 on the previous year.
The Women and Girls’ Grant, funded by the former English Women’s Golf Association and distributed by the England Golf Partnership, supported activities by 30 County Golf Partnerships and two county associations.
The money helped provide opportunities for women and girls to get into golf and to continue playing. Altogether, 4017 were involved during 2011 – that’s an increase of over 1000 on the previous 12 months. Of those, 67 per cent were girls, while 33 per cent were women. On average, 126 participants were involved in each county through this scheme.
In England, 549 participants have gone on to take up club membership and 1348 have attended further coaching sessions.The County Golf Partnerships also provided activities for women and girls through their other programmes, meaning the range of opportunities for them has significantly improved.
Commenting on the 2011 grant scheme, Richard Flint, England Golf Development Manager said: “Providing opportunities for women and girls is essential to help grow the game in England and, through the work of the CGPs, England Golf can provide a coordinated approach to delivering.”
This scheme is continuing in 2012 with partnerships offering programmes to recruit and retain more women and girls as part of their overall focus on adult participation.
Lyndsey HewisonPress OfficerEngland Golf Partnership
lyndsey.hewison@ntlworld.com
01603 507416
07825 752 193
Over 4000 women and girls in England were encouraged to start and stay in golf last year, thanks to a special grant for English county activities – that’s up by more than 1000 on the previous year.
The Women and Girls’ Grant, funded by the former English Women’s Golf Association and distributed by the England Golf Partnership, supported activities by 30 County Golf Partnerships and two county associations.
The money helped provide opportunities for women and girls to get into golf and to continue playing. Altogether, 4017 were involved during 2011 – that’s an increase of over 1000 on the previous 12 months. Of those, 67 per cent were girls, while 33 per cent were women. On average, 126 participants were involved in each county through this scheme.
In England, 549 participants have gone on to take up club membership and 1348 have attended further coaching sessions.The County Golf Partnerships also provided activities for women and girls through their other programmes, meaning the range of opportunities for them has significantly improved.
Commenting on the 2011 grant scheme, Richard Flint, England Golf Development Manager said: “Providing opportunities for women and girls is essential to help grow the game in England and, through the work of the CGPs, England Golf can provide a coordinated approach to delivering.”
This scheme is continuing in 2012 with partnerships offering programmes to recruit and retain more women and girls as part of their overall focus on adult participation.
Lyndsey HewisonPress OfficerEngland Golf Partnership
lyndsey.hewison@ntlworld.com
01603 507416
07825 752 193
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