Stirling Golf Club has received funding of £450.00 from ClubSport Stirling in aid of their Junior Get into Golf campaign.

This initiative looks to attract and support new junior members who have had no previous experience in the sport, with the grant going help provide equipment for these players.

The outreach programme will focus, on the first instance, on Stirling and Bannockburn High School pupils, with 16 players receiving free coaching and a loan set of golf clubs as part of their yearly subscription.

Members are donating sets of golf clubs which, with help from ClubSport Stirling's funding, will be cut down to junior sets to allow the cost of participating in the sport to be as affordable as possible.

Active Stirling, club development officer Allen Gibson, who helps support ClubSport Stirling welcomes the initiative, said: "Golf has always been regarded as an expensive sport and from this many people have not had the opportunity to get involved.

"This initiative allows players to sample the game and with the help of ClubSport Stirling's generous support there will be lots of equipment for these players to use."

The scheme will kick start in the New Year with taster sessions held at school venues with training and coaching being supported by Scottish Golf.

If you are interested in playing golf or for more details on Stirling Golf Club, contact Allen Gibson on 0300 028 0041.