This partnership was formed in March 2008 between Shropshire & Herefordshire Union of Golf Clubs, Shropshire County Ladies’ Golf Association and the Shropshire & Herefordshire Professional Golfers Association. The main aims of the partnership are to:-
| To introduce more people to the game regardless of age, gender, background, disability or ethnicity |
| To provide opportunities for people to sustain their involvement and to participate regularly in golf. |
| To make it easier to join a golf club by improving accessibility and affordability |
| To sustain/increase the number of members of affiliated golf clubs within the Shropshire and Herefordshire area |
| To undertake the training and support of volunteers required to implement a development plan |
| To promote and implement standards of good practice in safeguarding children and equity |
| To liaise closely with the Partnership member organisations |
| To liaise closely with the English Golf Union (EGU), the English Women’s Golf Association (EWGA), the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) and The Golf Foundation. |
| To support the development of golfing talent by working with the appropriate bodies |
BREAKING NEWS -
Mark Taylor has accepted the position of County Development Officer for the Shropshire and Herefordshire County Golf Partnership - more details on the News page. A GOOD START FOR ALL the new year at Oswestry Golf Club has started well for both club member, Margaret Ratcliffe and PGA Professional Jason Davies - more details on the News page.
New Award Agreement submitted before Christmas 2009, which will secure funding for the partnership until March 2013. Also the Shropshire & Herefordshire Golf Partnership through funding provided by the England Golf Partnership have launched an initiative to develop a county wide coaching programme aimed at trying to identify and encourage talented junior golfers, who are just below the County Golf Union/Association criteria for inclusion in county squad coaching. For more information about this initiative please see the Initiatives page
Taster/Open days planned - Church Stretton Golf Club - Saturday 3rd April and Wrekin Golf Club - Sunday 25th April. More details soon.
Golf 4 Women - taster sessions and lessons are planned for the new season at:-
Bridgnorth, Church Stretton, Hawkstone Park and the Grove. Please click on the link for information and dates