A GROUP of new golfers pitched up at an Inverclyde course to take advantage of some free play.

Youngsters visited Port Glasgow Golf Club to try their hand at the sport as part of the HSBC Hour initiative to celebrate The Open championship and encourage more young people to play the game.

Junior taster sessions are also running throughout the school summer holidays for boys and girls aged eight to 17.

They are on most Sundays from 11am to 1pm, are free to attend and no equipment is necessary as clubs can be provided.

There are also adult and ladies-only events and taster sessions on at the club.

For more information call 704181, email secretary_pggc@btconnect.com or junior convener Robert Ingram at ringram_jwc@yahoo.co.uk