Golf NSW reports success of seniors program

Golf NSW has reported that its Get into Golf for Seniors program is attracting growing participant numbers and more clubs signing up as venue hosts.

Launched by Golf NSW in 2016, the program has seen more than 625 people get a taste for the game at some 65 affiliated clubs. Participants have learned about the fundamentals involved in all aspects of the sport from hitting the ball, chipping and putting, to the etiquette of the sport and some of the rules involved as well.

Interest in the sport by those aged over 50 is increasing, with over 40% of people taking part in the program have never played before.

Feedback from those who have completed the program has been overwhelmingly favourable, with a massive 98% saying they will continue to play golf, while 84% said they were now even considering joining a club.

Graeme Phillipson, Golf NSW’s General Manager explains “it’s wonderful to read the positive responses from the hundreds of golfers who have completed the program.

“It’s clear they have enjoyed the program, enjoyed learning about the game, and will continue to enjoy the health benefits the sport delivers in later life.”

Some of the key findings of the participant survey were:

• 41% had never played 
• 31% had not played for more than 10 years ago – 31%
• 69% came alone to the program, 14% came with a husband/wife/partner while 17% came with a friend
• 97% of participants were overwhelmingly satisfied with the professionalism of the deliverer, the ability of the deliverer to understand their needs, the length of the program, the length of each session, the quality of the clinics, and the increase in skills and knowledge as a result of completing the program
• Over 97% agreed that it met their expectations and was value for money
• 47% of participants found out about the program through the newspaper, 19% through word of mouth, 17% through social media and the balance through a mix of other means
• 71% indicated they would go out of their way to recommend the program to others, 27% said they would recommend it if asked.
• 98% indicated they will continue to play golf having done this program
• 84% indicated they will now consider joining a club.

The next Golf for Seniors Program is due to run in October 2018. 

For details go to www.golfnsw.org/seniors

Image courtesy of Golf NSW.