Golf Development

One of EWGA's key objectives is to increase awareness and participation of golf for all ages. The Regional Development Officers work tirelessly towards developing junior and adult golf.

In accordance with the government’s "Game Plan" strategy for sport, the aim is to increase participation in sport and physical activity amongst the general population to create a greater level of health and make associated health care savings across all ages. Sport England, the sports council within England, has set itself an ambitious goal to get 70% of the population engaging in physical activity for 30 minutes five times a week by 2020.

This means that the golfing bodies within England, have formed the England Golf Partnership (English Golf Union, English Women’s Golf Association and the Professional Golfers’ Association ) and together with the Golf Foundation have produced a business plan for golf, known as the Whole Sport Plan, to promote golf and to develop the levels of participation in the game. Funding to level of £9million for the period 2004 - 2009 has been granted by Sport England to implement the business plan.

Useful Links:

English Golf Union website - Women & Girls' Golf

The Bunker website - Junior Golf

English Golf Union website - Funding & Grants

GolfMark website

English Golf Union website - Regional Development Officer Network