Cash boost for Cumbrian golf
Last updated 19:46, Thursday, 11 September 2008
ENGLAND Golf has awarded the Cumbria Golf Partnership £22,000 over the next three years to support the development of golf in the county.
The CGP will use the money to support its target of increasing the number of people playing golf in the county by three per cent.
A variety of initiatives and schemes linked with local authorities and the County Sports Partnership are planned.
The Cumbria Golf Partnership was formed in April and is an alliance between the Cumbria Union of Golf Clubs, the Ladies County Golf Association and local Professional Golfers’ Association.
Two county forums have been held at which over 100 people attended, representing 28 golf clubs.
The partnership has since produced a development plan for 2008-2011, which focuses on the areas highlighted in the forums.
Detailed actions have been drawn up by the partnership in a number of areas including recruitment, retention, player development, facilities and clubs to name a few.
Mike Bland, partnership chairman, said: “With all the golfing bodies within the county working together, we are confident that golf in Cumbria will progress, with players, facilities and coaches all benefiting.”
For more details on the partnership visit www.cumbriagolfpartnership.org
