A NEW golf and entertainment facility will open in Glasgow.
Golf It!, a community-based leisure attraction on the south bank of Hogganfield Loch, will be ready to open in the summer of 2023, following the redevelopment of Lethamhill golf course.
The R&A, golf's governing body has announced the news today.
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The new indoor and outdoor facility marks a significant financial investment by The R&A towards its purpose of making golf more accessible and inclusive.
It will feature introductory golf formats including a twist on pitch and putt, adventure golf and community putting greens plus a double decker floodlit driving range and a new look 9 hole course for all the family to play.
These will sit alongside other attractions and activities such as padel tennis courts, nature trails, bike hire and street food-style dining and drinks area.
The development is set to create more than 100 jobs and apprenticeships locally.
Martin Slumbers, chief executive of The R&A, said, “Golf It! is an ambitious project and fantastic opportunity for residents of Glasgow and visitors to the city to be introduced to the sport in a welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable environment.
"The range of features at Golf It! makes this a destination like no other. We want this to be a place where everyone from this great city and further afield can feel at home.
“Golf It! will enable people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to be a part of a community-driven facility that levels the playing field and provides new pathways into golf.
"It marks a significant commitment by The R&A to re-establish the sport’s roots in the heart of Scotland and take golf into communities that may never have seen it as a viable, family-friendly activity before.
"In that regard, we want Golf It! to be an exemplar format for working hand in hand with the communities it serves. We are excited about getting the facility ready for its opening next summer.”
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More information can be found at www.golf-it.com
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