A DURHAM golf club has landed a major investment to help the sport grow.

Darlington has been awarded a Sport England Inspired Facilities Grant of £57,000 which will allow them to deliver an all-weather practice and coaching area.

The club, which was founded in 1908 and can be found at Haughton Grange, can press ahead with their ambitious plans.

A new practice and coaching area will enhance the work that is already going on to encourage a new generation of players into golf.

The project will ensure all year round coaching is available in eight individual covered practice bays while a new green will also help transform the club’s existing offering.

Honorary secretary and project lead Mark Etherington said: “This project provides a great opportunity for all categories of golfer, new starter to professional, who need to be able to practice their game away from the course.

“We have been very fortunate to be awarded the grant and appreciate all the support we received from the local authority in Darlington, the Golf Foundation, the Durham County Golf Partnership, and our members when we put the bid together.”

Get into golf is a national campaign to inspire adults to take up the game and is run by the England Golf Partnership through its network of County Golf Partnerships, supported by Sport England and National Lottery funding.

To find your nearest centre visit getintogolf.org or call 0800 118 2766.