GOLF for girls is about to get rocking in Buckinghamshire with the launch of a campaign to inspire new players.

Girls Golf Rocks is all about attracting beginners to have fun, learn a new sport, get active and play alongside friends with no pressure.

Girl golfers from county squads will act as ambassadors sharing their enjoyment and encouraging others, aged 5-18.

The campaign tees off with free taster sessions on Saturday, April 30, supported by the county girls, at the five clubs taking part: Abbey Hill, The Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury Park, Wexham Park in Slough and Gerrards Cross.

Visit www.getintogolf.org/bbo for more information and to book on the taster sessions, which will each be followed by either a light lunch or tea.

Following the taster sessions with PGA professionals the five clubs will each offer four-week structured coaching programmes with the county girls players mentoring newcomers.

All the girls who complete the coaching programme will be fitted with a free seven iron to help them to continue to play.

The finale will be a fun par three competition when new young players can enjoy playing with their mentors.

Sue Ashworth, the Buckinghamshire girls organiser, said: “We are thrilled to have been selected to take part in Girls Golf Rocks. Youngsters are the future of the game and this campaign is a brilliant way of introducing new girls to the basics with an emphasis on fun.

“Our enthusiastic Ambassadors are raring to go and I know they will share their expertise, personal experiences and love of the game to provide a positive experience for everyone who takes part in the campaign.

Megan Dennis is the Buckinghamshire girls captain and one of the ambassadors. The 16-year-old said: “I started playing golf when I was three and ever since then I have loved it.

“Golf has brought me so many opportunities and I would really encourage other girls to take it up.

“Along the way you make some amazing friends and the rewards from practising are great as you can see yourself improving all the time.”

National figures show that only one per cent of golf club members are girls, with an average of just two per club.

When Girls Golf Rocks was successfully trialled in Essex in 2015, 90 girls tried the game, 40 went on to take a four-week coaching course, 30 played in the par three competition and six became golf club members.