Truro's Lemon Quay to become golf club for one day (From Falmouth Packet)

Truro's Lemon Quay to become golf club for one day

12:20pm Sunday 5th July 2009

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Young golfers will get a chance to swing, chip and putt their way to victory in Truro’s Lemon Quay on Friday as part of a national campaign to promote sport to young people.

Truro is one of 16 UK cities to sign up for Golf Roots, a project encouraging youngsters from all backgrounds and abilities to try their hand at tri-golf – an adaptation of the traditional game designed for children.

Children from nine primary schools in the Truro area have been introduced to the sport during free in-school activity sessions, run by coaches from the Cornwall Sports Partnership.

Friday’s event will see children from those nine schools demonstrate their new skills.

Chris Hunkin, from Cornwall Sports Partnership is organising the project, he said: “Tri-golf is a fun and enjoyable adaptation of the traditional game, which gives children a wonderful introduction to golf.

It’s been fantastic seeing the primary school children progress so much and the event on Friday will be a celebration of their new talent.”

There will also be the opportunity for passers-by to have a go at swinging a virtual club on a Wii with the Sports Partnership coaches.

Golf professional Richard Saddler from Killiow Golf Club will be attending the event, giving tips and advice on improving game-play and will also have a number of prizes up for grabs.

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