Around 100 girls were given the chance to give golf a go with Ladies European Tour stars Amy Boulden and Lydia Hall in North and South Wales. The Girls Clinics were held at North Wales golf club and Pyle and Kenfig, with just under 50 girls attending each of the sessions, from more than 30 different … Continued

Almost 100 Girl Guides took part in a golf camp at Nefyn in North Wales, living up to their motto by being prepared to try a sport for life. The event was part of the Girl Guides Summer Camp, which included a golfing day at Girls Hub club Nefyn with 15 leaders on hand to … Continued

Wales internationals David Boote and Jack Davidson have made it into the Walker Cup squad, the first time in 10 years there has been more than one Welsh player. Since 2007, when Nigel Edwards, Rhys Davies and Llewellyn Matthews played alongside Rory McIlroy at Royal County Down, only Rhys Pugh has represented Wales in the … Continued

The R&A today announced the Great Britain and Ireland team to face the USA in the 46th Walker Cup match which will be played at Los Angeles Country Club on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September. GB&I will be aiming to defend the trophy after securing a 16½-9½ victory in the 2015 match at Royal … Continued

Jessica Atwell from Llanwern scored an extraordinary 50 stableford points to win the Ping Welsh Junior Tour under 14s event at Lakeside Golf Course. Playing off a handicap of 13, Jessica recorded a gross score of 1 under par returning a card including 5 birdies. Golg Union of Wales championship manager David Wilson said, “This … Continued

To coincide with the launch of the rebranded Childline a sport specific page has been set up for young people interested in sport https://childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/my-body/sport-exercise/ Topics include: Bullying in sport Dealing with pressure Tackling body image issues Discrimination

Sixty girls attended the Girl Guides Summer Camp at Mold GC on Sunday 9th July.

William Pontin continued his exceptional start to the season following up Ping Welsh Junior Tour wins at Parc and Mold in the Under 10s age group with a third straight win at Carmarthen. Golf Union of Wales Championship Manager David Wilson said, “I have to congratulate William on his performance, 61 points at Carmarthen is … Continued

Last Saturday Plassey Golf Club held their Junior Captain’s Day, with 90 competitors in the 4 competitions held over the weekend. Plassey Golf Club were also awarded the Junior Golf Accredited Certificate by Golf Development Wales in recognition for being a junior friendly club and actively promoting & providing tuition for our junior section. Pictured … Continued

Pyle and Kenfig golf club have received a national award for helping young people to learn to play golf, in a glittering ceremony at Wentworth. The club, near Bridgend, were presented with The Bonallack Award at the Golf Foundation Presidents Awards which celebrated the “inspirational work” of volunteers and professionals who have given their time … Continued