The island’s leading estate agent has agreed to sponsor the RGGC junior section, helping to fund a series of competitions both on and off island.
‘Support like this is invaluable to a sport like ours,’ said Lindsay Boyd, director of golf at Royal Guernsey.
‘Our aim is nurture young players and introduce them to competitions here and enjoy being part of our club. We would like to thank Swoffers for their generous support which will help a number of children.’
Swoffers’ funding will help youngsters take part in eight competitions throughout the season. The competitions are open to all junior players on the island who have handicaps.
The company will also be offering a prize for the junior player of the month during the season.
Swoffers director Andre Austin, who also is on the RGGC Juniors committee, said there was a natural link between Swoffers and the club. Andre has been involved with Royal Guernsey for a number of years. He said he wanted to extend that support to cover vital costs.
‘We have some very talented young golfers in Guernsey, we’re very lucky. There are now 11 juniors in the Hampshire County squads and Development squads and many more coming through the ranks enjoying the game,’ he said.
‘Just seeing the juniors out playing, picking up new skills and developing as young people is fantastic. There’s a real buzz out there right now on the junior golf scene, and we are delighted to be part of it.’
