A WEEK of free coaching and fun competitions is being held at Broome Manor Golf Complex to encourage new players to try the game.

The club, which is owned by Swindon Council, is holding its Golf Open Week from today to Sunday.

The aim of the open week is to reach out to beginners with the offer of a free coaching session from one of the club’s professionals.

A series of bookable coaching sessions is being held from today until Thursday aimed at various groups. Today there are sessions for adults and families between 6pm and 7pm and between 7.15pm and 8.15pm.

Tomorrow, a seniors and ladies session will be held between 10am and noon, while on the Wednesday there will be further coaching for adults and families between 6pm and 7pm and 7.15pm to 8.15pm.

Corporate coaching slots will be held on Thursday from 6pm to 7pm and between 7.15pm and 8.15pm.

Next Saturday, the golf complex hosts a corporate nine-hole Texas scramble event, while the following day, there is an adult and junior fun event.

Broome Manor will also host follow-up coaching sessions at a discounted rate for people who attend Golf Week.

Coun Keith Williams, cabinet member for highways, strategic transport and leisure, said: “The Golf Open Week is the perfect chance to try out golf in a fun and friendly environment.”

For more information about Broome Manor’s Golf Open Week or for more details about Swindon Council’s Golf Passport visit www.leisureinswindon.co.uk.