Golf clubs using fried and tested methods to attract members back into swing

Golf clubs around the country are dusting down tried and tested methods, or innovating with a few new ones, to woo golfers frustrated by the late arrival of spring, writes Kevin Markham

Recent months have not been conducive to golf. Even links courses have been assaulted by the constant flow of storms across our shores. It’s led to some serious cases of cabin fever as even the hardiest of golfers find themselves faced with ‘Course Closed’ notices.

There is, however, some semblance of spring in the air, so the question many of us are asking is: what do golf clubs have waiting for eager golfers, when the weather finally allows us to hit the GO button?