Giving up your time can really benefit the game of golf. You can increase a golfer’s confidence on the course, put plans into action on a sub-committee or even volunteer to help improve the golf course with the green staff.
And it’s good for you too! It’s been proven that volunteering has a positive effect on mental health and happiness.
You’ll need to think about what skills you could bring to a club and how much time you want to commit. There are plenty of different volunteer roles at clubs across the country, including:
Junior Golf – run events and matches for children getting into the game
Welfare and Safeguarding – work with others at the golf club to ensure a safe and inclusive environment
Community Golf Instructor – Support PGA Professionals and coaches to grow the game, with a focus on getting golf into schools, community engagement and bringing more beginner activity into golf clubs
Refereeing – support the major competitions and matches and become a Club Rules Ambassador and progress to becoming a Level 2 qualified referee
Course Ratings – assisting the Course Rating Lead to assess courses for slope ratings
Events – plan events at your club such as family open days and recruitment sessions
Marketing and communications – develop your club’s marketing and promotional material
If you feel you have the skills and would like to volunteer, get in touch with Simon Wood at info@cornwallgolf.org.uk to see if there are any opportunities available.