Lee Westwood and UPS deliver unique access for Scottish Golf.
NEWS RELEASE
Fresh off his second place finish at the Masters, iconic British golfer and UPS global golf
ambassador, Lee Westwood was today on hand to deliver a very special
experience for the next generation of champion golfers.
In
support of the Bags for Birdies campaign launched last month, Westwood
presented the very first sets of specially designed PING Moxie junior
clubs to excited school children at the famous Open venue of Royal Troon Golf Club.
Following
an interactive clinic masterly delivered by Scottish Golf under the
tutelage of Troon professional Adam Rolfe, Westwood surprised and
delighted the young golfers, providing inspiration as they take their
first steps on the road
to golfing success.
Rolfe commented “it is fantastic to have Lee back
at Royal Troon today, promoting the Bags for Birdies initiative. Lee has
a strong record at Troon and we hope he can contend again at this
year’s Open”
Jackie
Davidson, Scottish Golf Club Development Manager was present to receive
the clubs on behalf of ClubGolf, Scottish Golf’s national junior
programme, supported by the Golf Foundation. "We are delighted
to have been involved in this
fantastic opportunity. For 12 young people, chosen to represent the six
primary schools from the Troon area, to meet Lee is a once and lifetime
experience and one which we hope will inspire the boys and girls
to continue to develop their golf and stay within the sport,” said Davidson.
A
fervent supporter of junior golf, Westwood spoke passionately about the
campaign.
“It is so great to see kids being given another opportunity to
take up the game and importantly UPS and PING are proving the right
equipment, tailored for
the youngsters to start their golfing experience," said Westwood.
About Bags for Birdies:
For
every birdie or better recorded by Lee Westwood and fellow UPS
ambassador Louis Oosthuizen at this years four Major Championships, UPS
with will donate a set of PING Moxie junior clubs to support grass roots
golf in 8 international
territories.
Following
a successful showing at the Masters in April, the duo have already
recorded an impressive twenty nine birdies and one eagle to kick start
the campaign with a running total of 31 bags.
To follow their progress, search #Bags4Biridies on Facebook and Twitter.
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