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It’s never been easier to get started in golf
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve never played golf or if you haven’t picked up a club since your school days or an almost-forgotten holiday. You can get started by taking advantage of the hundreds of free and low cost golf taster sessions and beginner courses on offer from the England County Golf Partnerships
You’ll receive a basic introduction to golf from PGA professionals, together with information about club membership and follow-on coaching opportunities. To book just visit getintogolf.org and click on the activity map to find a centre near you, equipment will be provided so all you have to do is turn up on the day in comfortable clothing.
There’s no better sport for bringing people together. With plenty of time for conversation and fun – golf is the perfect way to make new friends and grow closer bonds with people you already know.
Golf’s winning combination of exercise, sporting skill and social interaction make it the perfect tonic for good health and happiness.
“Golf really does tick all the boxes for things you need for optimal wellbeing,”
says psychologist and coach Miriam Akhtar from positivepsychologytraining.co.uk . “It offers some important feel-good factors, such as an active social life and regular physical activity of the best kind.
Get into golf is a national campaign to inspire adults to take up golf and it supports the plan to make England the world’s leading golf nation by 2020.
To find a activity near you go to getintogolf.org
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