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GRASSROOTS LEGACY FROM WELSH RYDER CUP

Welsh Sports Minister Alun Pugh said there would be a cash injection of more than half a million pounds for grassroots golf projects in Wales.

The injection is part of a Ryder Cup Wales Legacy Fund, a £2m investment into grassroots golf by the Welsh Assembly Government. It will be administered by Sports Council Wales - on behalf of Ryder Cup Wales.

Six projects are set to benefit from the latest round of grants that aim to encourage new players as well as supporting a pathway for beginners who wish to develop and play on a full size course.

The Legacy Fund formed part of the winning 2010 bid and is supported by the golfing organisations behind the Ryder Cup in Europe – the European Tour and the Professional Golfers Association, as well as the men’s and women’s Welsh golfing unions.