Brian Davies displaying the new CD Rom programme

Welsh golfer Sion Bebb has given the thumbs up to a new project which is designed to help produce the nation's next generation of players Golf Development Wales is hoping that its new brainchild - a CD Rom aimed at spelling out best practice in areas such as developing robust junior club structures, competition formats and volunteer recruitment and education - will ensure that more juniors take to the fairways than ever before.

"I think the CD Rom will be invaluable in getting everyone in Wales on board," said Bebb. "In getting more juniors onto the greens and playing the game. Wales are putting such effort into encouraging more youngsters into the game in the run up to the Ryder Cup in 2010 which is essential in safeguarding the future of golf."

Brian Davies - manager of Golf Development Wales explains: "We've sent the pack to all golf clubs in Wales. It is a step-by-step guide for those working out in the field to help organise and develop junior golf. The on-screen information, downloadable reference documents as well as a whole host of video clips are aimed at helping golf clubs contribute to our strategy (D3) of developing golf for young people."

The CD Rom also plays a vital role in raising quality standards across clubs in Wales. Golf Development Wales are hoping to create a new Golf Union of Wales Junior Club Accreditation scheme - Junior GolfCert - which will help to recognise clubs for the work that they are undertaking. Clubs involved in this programme will clearly be demonstrating their commitment to fostering the game at the junior and beginner levels as well as aspiring to reach a national standard.

Golf Development Wales has been working closely with Cardiff-based media streaming company CC4 to get the CD Rom up and running.

D3 (Develop the Golfer, Develop the Person, Develop the Sport) is its three-year development strategy which emphasizes how introducing beginners to golf also helps to build other personal lifeskills because of the principles and values inherent in the sport.

11:50am Monday 31st March 2008

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