County Development Officer Appointment
The Devon Golf Partnership is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Townsend as their first County Development Officer.Craig comes to the post with a great deal of experience in the arena of sports development work, and is no mean golfer. He will be the principle liaison for Clubs within the County, and will be able to provide expert advice on coaching, member retention and the accessing of the available grants from the English Golf Union, plus valuable assistance in identifying other sources of help outside golf.

Partnership Chairman, Tim Aggett, said “Those of us on the interviewing panel were impressed with the quality of the applicants for the post, and in Craig we feel we have an individual of enormous enthusiasm and drive who can make a huge contribution to the Partnership and the development of the game of golf within Devon.”

Welcome.  Devon County Golf Union, Devon County Ladies’ Golf Association, and Devon County Professional Golfers’ Association have formed the Devon Golf Partnership.  Our purpose is to grow the game in our county so that more people can enjoy the health, fitness, and social benefits of playing golf on Devon's scenic golf courses.  We are promoting the game of golf, and aim to introduce more people to the game, encourage regular participation in competitive golf, and improve the standard of play at all levels.  We are working closely with Devon golf clubs and other golf facilities, with universities, colleges and schools, and with local and national sports partnerships, to deliver golf development programmes and initiatives.  Click on the logo to see how you can Get into Golf

The Devon Golf Partnership is currently funded by grants from the England Golf Partnership (English Golf Union, English Women's Golf Association, and the Professional Golfers’ Association) and Sport England. We are also supported by the Golf Foundation and by Active Devon.  In addition, commercial sponsorship is being sought, with an opportunity to advertise on this website.  For further information about sponsoring the Devon Golf Partnership or getting into golf in Devon please contact info@devongolfpartnership.org.uk

To find information on golf clubs, driving ranges and other golf facilities in your area, including membership availability and costs, green fee rates, local accommodation, and special offers, click on the logo to tap in to EGU Golf Central

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Congratulations to Portmore, Fingle Glen, Bigbury, Royal North Devon, Sidmouth, Holsworthy, Yelverton, Teignmouth, & Thurlestone who have been accredited.  There are many benefits for golf clubs who achieve GolfMark  Click on the links for more information:- 

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