Pupils enjoy course at Airdrie

Youngsters across Monklands have been introduced to golf thanks to the Airdrie Golf Club team.

Along with North Lanarkshire Active Schools and Sport Scotland, the club invited ten schools to send P7 pupils to Airdrie to give the game a try.

Pupils from Chapelside, Tollbrae, St Andrews, Hilltop, Rochsolloch, Calderbank, All Saints, Golfhill, Glengowan and St David’s, St Edward’s and St Serf ’s Primary schools have all taken part.

Under the expert eye of Airdrie’s Assistant Professional Andrew Thomson and Head Pro Simon McLean the youngsters had hours of fun on the course and putting green. They were also able to take advantage of the indoor video swing room when the good old Scottish weather forced everyone indoors.

Andrew said: “I have been bowled over by the enthusiasm that the kids have shown, they have been a joy to work with. I am pretty sure we have a few budding Tiger Woods and Catriona Mathews amongst the pupils”

Ian Telford, AGC gents Captain added: “Airdrie Golf Club recognises how vital it is for us to engage with the next generation of golfers.

“We are making a huge effort to grow the game and want to let kids and their parents know that golf is a wonderfully accessible game.

“We want to break down the sometimes elitist image of the game. I can certainly say that Airdrie is the most welcoming club you could find.”

Anyone interested in junior coaching or memberships should email airdriegolfclub@gmail.com.

Learning indoors Airdrie Golf Club kids can practice their swing

Put practice their putting The kids go round the green and practice

Green day The stars of the future were all smiles on the visit to Airdrie

Long shot Golf pro Andrew Thomson has tipped some of the youngsters to find success in the future

Thumbs up Monklands youngsters enjoy their day at Airdrie Golf Club