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| WELCOME | AYR WEEK | GIRVAN LADIES | TROON WEEK | GIRVAN CLASSIC | JUNIOR OPEN | DIARY |
Welcome
In South Ayrshire we are very fortunate to have a range of outstanding golf courses, which include Council courses, private clubs and even two Open Championship courses. The Open Championship courses, which are seen by millions of people around the world on television broadcasts, show people some of the superb golf facilities available in this area. Not everyone plays golf, but the spectacular scenery and glimpses of life in South Ayrshire draw people from around the world to this area. South Ayrshire Council supports a range of sporting activities, and actively encourages involvement in events such as Ayr Golf Week, either as a player or a spectator. Golf is enjoyed by people of all ages and the Council is particularly keen to see children take up the sport. Young people are our future and they have the potential to be our world golfing champions of the future. The South Ayrshire Junior Golf Action Plan Junior Golf Development Programme, which is now in its third year, has given 3 groups of primary 5 pupils the chance to try golf during school time. The pupils receive coaching from volunteer adult golfers and get a chance to play at local golf facilities. This has led to a number of young boys and girls taking up golf and continuing to play in their own time. Many people who do not play golf enjoy attending events such as this one, to walk the courses, enjoy the scenery and to soak up the atmosphere. An added bonus of Ayr Golf Week is that it is so easy to get to, by road, rail, or domestic and international flights at Prestwick International Airport. As well as enjoying the golf I would encourage people to make time to see the historic buildings, beaches varied scenery, the racecourse, high quality shopping, and a wide range of places to eat and socialise that Ayr and South Ayrshire have on offer. I hope that everyone enjoys this
event, and that visitors to the area
return again soon. |
As the Provost of South Ayrshire
Council I would like to extend
a warm welcome to everyone
connected with Ayr Golf Week.