SCHOOLCHILDREN will have the chance to try golf for the first time next month by taking part in a new golfing festival.
The Tri-Golf Festival will be held in May and is being organised by the Isle of Man Golf Partnership in conjunction with Manx Sport and Recreation.
The festival is aimed at key stage two pupils and 13 schools have signed up so far - entering a team of five girls and five boys.
Karen McGurgan, development officer for the Isle of Man Golf Partnership, said: "Tri-Golf is a fun and easy way for children to try their hand at some of the skills needed to play golf.
"There will be games and activities for the children to get involved with and the event will be pitched at a level that will make it enjoyable for everyone – even for those who have never picked up a golf club before."
The Tri-Golf Festival will be delivered by Andy Leigh, north west development officer for the golf foundation, a team from the Professional Golfers Association and level one coaches from the Island.
The festival takes place on Thursday, May 5, at the NSC Sports Hall from 4pm to 6pm.
The Isle of Man Golf Partnership is a collaboration of a number of stakeholders in the sport including the English Golf Union, The English Women's Golf Association, the PGA, the Golf Foundation and Sport England.
