St Andrews Links introduces inaugural disability golf coaching programme
St Andrews Links Trust has announced the launch of its new Disability Golf Programme that is set to be introduced this summer.
Disability coaching sessions will be hosted at the St Andrews Links Golf Academy and will be available to anyone with a physical, sensory or learning disability, regardless of background or ability.
The sessions, delivered in an eight-week block from July-August, will cost £10 per session, per person, and are designed to provide a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where participants can learn the fundamentals of the game or develop their existing skills.
This programme follows the success of disability golf taster sessions that the Trust hosted in March and April as part of Scottish Golf’s Community Disability Hub Programme.
David Watt, Head of Golf Academy at St Andrews Links, said: “We are delighted to be launching the Disability Golf Programme and hope that it will support golfers that live with a disability, whether they are complete beginners or looking to improve on existing experience.
“The feedback we received following the disability taster sessions earlier this year was overwhelmingly positive, and this highlighted the benefit that an ongoing, tailored programme here at the Home of Golf would bring to the disabled golf community.
“We are excited for the sessions to kick off this summer and are happy to be taking another step towards a more accessible future for golf in Scotland.”
Sessions will focus on all key aspects of the game and will be delivered by experienced St Andrews Links Golf Academy instructors in a supportive and encouraging setting. Sessions will be grouped by experience level to enable players to get the most out of the lessons.
Sessions will begin from early-July, those interested in participating can register via the St Andrews Links website here, after which a member of the Golf Academy team will follow up with booking confirmation and payment details.
Alternatively, bookings can be made by calling the Academy directly at 01334 466606.
Session dates will take place as follows:
Saturdays (2pm-3pm / 3pm-4pm): ‘Regular Players / More Experienced’
- Dates: 5 July, 12 July, 19 July, 2 August, 9 August, 16 August, 23 August* (3-4pm), 30 August
- Please note there will be no session on 26 July
Thursdays (11am-12pm): Beginners / Limited Experience
- Dates: 10 July, 17 July, 24 July, 31 July, 7 August, 14 August, 21 August, 28 August
A charitable trust, St Andrews Links Trust is responsible for the management and maintenance of the seven Links courses at St Andrews, including the world-famous Old Course.
More than 280,000 rounds are played over the seven courses attracting visitors from around the world to follow in the footsteps of the world’s greatest golfers and become a part of golf’s rich history.
