A group of South Pembrokeshire pupils have taken a course in golf.
Over 30 youngsters from Greenhill and Pembroke schools teed off for after-school beginner golf sessions as part of the 5×60 sports programme.
The programme was run by Sport Pembrokeshire – the sports development arm of Pembrokeshire County Council – in conjunction with the Celtic Haven resort in Lydstep.
Under the tutelage of Rhys Harry, Head Professional at Tenby Golf Club and Alan Jones, Golf Development Officer for Sport Pembrokeshire, pupils undertook a structured coaching programme developed by the Golf Foundation called the Junior Golf Passport.
The comprehensive plan was designed to help young people learn about the game and covered five core elements: putting, short game, long game, playing and the golfer’s code.
Wyndham Williams, Sport Pembrokeshire 5X60 Officer said the youngsters had thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
“They’ve had a wonderful introduction to the sport and we hope that having had this taste of golf, they will persevere and perhaps join a club to develop their skills further,” he said.
The 10-week programme ended last month with a tournament between the two schools.
Afterwards the 60 pupils were joined by their parents for a celebration and awards night hosted by Celtic Haven.
Celtic Haven owner and former Chairman of Welsh Tourist Board, Phillip Evans, joined the youngsters for the tournament and later presented the trophy to the winning team.
He said it had been a wonderful opportunity and experience for the teenagers.
“Many of them have become good golfers and some are very good golfers as a result of this initiative,” he said.
The resort also gave the students a special 12-month membership fee at its 9-hole course to encourage them to play as often as possible.
The 5×60 project is organised by Sport Pembrokeshire with the aim of encouraging secondary pupils to take part in extra-curricular activities, while getting fit at the same time.
