Bracknell

Bracknell Downshire Golf Complex hosted a tri-golf festival for children from 17 primary schools across the borough last week.

The event - organised jointly with the Bracknell Schools Sports Partnership - attracted more than 500 children over three days.

The children moved around nine different stations where the complex's golf professionals Wayne Owers and Rhys ap Iolo taught them about different aspects of the game.

They played with special tri-golf kids equipment, including clubs and balls.

Organisers said it was a fun and active day for the Bracknell children, which will encourage participation in golf and other sports for years to come.

Paul Stanwick, Downshire Golf Complex manager, said: "The tri-golf festival is a brilliant way to introduce children to playing golf.

"It teaches children the basics of how to play golf in a very fun and interactive way."

Cllr Iain McCracken, Executive Member for Bracknell leisure, said: "Tri-golf is great fun and another fantastic way of encouraging children to become interested in sport.

”Along with our other events like kwik cricket and tag rugby, I'd like to think that with over 500 children participating we have set in motion the enthusiasm to become sporting stars of the future, right here in Bracknell Forest.”

For more information on the Downshire Golf Complex, call 01344 302030 or visit www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be

Bracknell Forest Borough Council