Farleigh Golf Club Partners with Crystal Palace FC

To get more kids into golf.

Words: John Dean

Andy from the Golf Foundation, Roxanne from Crystal Palace, and Steve from Farleigh GC doing it for the kids.

Farleigh Golf Club in Selsdon, Surrey, has partnered with Crystal Palace Football Club Foundation to make golf more accessible to youngsters in and around Croydon and South East London.

As part of the innovative Premier League 4 Sport (PL4S) project, Crystal Palace Football Club Foundation is running introductory coaching sessions with Farleigh’s Head Professional Steve Stiller.

Aimed at 14 to 25 year olds, the programme provides complimentary Street Golf after school activities in local schools, as well as regular one hour group ‘Give Golf a Go’ sessions at Farleigh Golf Club from 12pm to 1pm on Saturdays.

Steve Stiller, Head PGA Professional at Farleigh said: "We have been working in the local area for some time, but to have the support of a well known and loved football club like Crystal Palace is a big help in opening up golf to youngsters. Footballers are well known for their love of golf, and I’m delighted that Farleigh is working with them to bring the game to even more first-time golfers.”

Farleigh's clubhouse - P&Q in the countryside but just 8 miles from CPFC.

Roxanne Bennett, Sports Development Officer at CPFC Foundation said: “We are really excited to work alongside Steve and Farleigh Golf Club. We feel confident that through Premier League 4 Sport we will be able to reach more young people and demonstrate the positive life skills that the sport promotes.”

Andy Wright, South East Region Development Officer for the Golf Foundation added: “This project is part of a national partnership with Premier League for Sport and Sport England and it is great to be working with Farleigh, a very enthusiastic partner. The next year should be a very exciting one for all involved.”

If anyone wants to register for the complimentary one hour golf sessions at Farleigh, in conjunction with Crystal Palace FC Foundation, please contact Farleigh’s Golf Shop on golf@farleighfox.co.uk or call 01883 627711.

We think that this is a great initiative, and hope that other football clubs will follow suit. With a love of football and golf, every kid should be set for life.