The Sport-lot Project at Pontypool Golf Club
As a result of a meeting at Alice Springs Golf Club in April 2001 the junior committee were informed that it was possible to obtain funds to improve golf facilities.
On the 10th April 2002 Brian Davies (Golf Development Officer) attended a meeting at the club to give information on what was on offer.
As a result of this meeting it was agreed by the junior committee to try and obtain a Sport-lot Grant to upgrade our facilities for juniors.
A meeting was arranged with James Parkin on the 21st May 2002 who gave advice on how to proceed.
Part One Application to Sport-lot was submitted. We were notified that we had been successful and that we were to have £102 000 to cover the project. The club would have to provide 20% of the costs.
Meetings took place with the General Committee to keep them updated on what was happening and for their approval to go forward.
Part Two application was submitted for approval.
Approval was given in the autumn of 2003. An application to the Royal and Ancient at St. Andrews for an interest free loan was sent for. This was duly received.
Work began in January 2004. We experienced the usual winter conditions but the buildings were completed.
The facilities were opened by Mr Alun Pugh A.M. on the 14th October 2004.
Facilities
Indoor areas for lessons, putting
Lessons from professional and video analysis.
Undercover area for chipping to green
Also chipping and bunker areas around green.
Trigolf
Nets and chipping facilities indoors.
All facilities free to members. See secretary for key and availability.