LADIES are being encouraged to tee up when Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre in Orpington hosts a women and golf week from Monday.

The event’s organisers are aiming to help Sport England, the government agency which is responsible for building the foundations of sporting success in the country, to achieve its target of getting one million people taking part in sport.

Throughout the week the club is laying on free lady golfer coaching clinics, discounted green fees and individual golf lessons, and special prices on ladies’ golf clothing and equipment.

And the week is not just for complete beginners as the club is inviting any existing lady golfer in the area to come along to women and golf week and to bring non-golfing female friends with them.

The event concludes on September 19 with a pampering day at the club when samples and cut-price treatments will be available at the clubhouse on the day.

Head PGA coach at Chelsfield Lakes GC Nigel Lee said: “Women and golf week will be the ideal opportunity for ladies to try out golf for the first time.

“Trying something new can be a bit intimidating, so we’ll be keeping it very relaxed.”

Cancer Research UK is the designated charity for the event, and there will be numerous opportunities for participants to donate during the special week.

For more information, or to book your place, call 01689 896266.