Northamptonshire’s Martin Izzard – a man with a passion for golf and growing the game - has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours list.
Almost 54,000 people chose to ‘Get into golf’ during the summer months of April to September, inspired by England’s network of County Golf Partnerships (CGPs).
Ruddington Grange Golf Club in Nottinghamshire has just become the 700th club to achieve GolfMark, the England Golf award for junior and beginner-friendly facilities.
The England Golf Partnership (EGP) has been shortlisted for a top award for a coaching programme which involves around 2000 talented young golfers across the country.
The search is on for volunteer activators to inspire fellow students at university and college in England to get into golf.
Eight talented youngsters have been crowned 2013 champions of England Golf’s National Skills Challenge, supported by FootJoy, the #1 Shoe and Glove in Golf.
The search is on to find England’s Golf Volunteers of the Year – the unsung heroes who give up their time to inspire others to take up and enjoy golf.
A total of 32 talented youngsters are heading to the grand final of the National Skills Challenge, supported by FootJoy.
Three new officers have joined the drive to grow the game of golf in England and encourage more people to play.
England Golf grants helped more than 22,000 people to take advantage of coaching opportunities in one year at golf clubs and driving ranges.
