Sidmouth Golf Club has played host to a group of youngsters from the 1st Sid Vale Scouts.

Explorers, aged from 14-18, visited the club on the evening of Wednesday, June 26, to enjoy a taster session under the watchful eye of the club’s PGA professional Duncan Arnold.

In addition, 13-year-old Sidmothian Archie Griffiths, who plays off a handicap of just six and has been enjoying considerable success in junior competitions across the region, was also on hand to welcome visitors and offer a few tips.

Scout leader Ian Fletcher said: "What a fantastic evening! I can’t thank the club enough for putting on such a great session for the Explorers.

“Huge thanks to Duncan for some excellent and patient tuition and also to Archie for his help in instructing those older and taller than himself.

“I definitely think there will be some follow-up enquiries from some of the youngsters, many of whom were surprised at quite how much they enjoyed it; there were a couple of naturals as well!”

Under-18s can join the golf club for just £50 per year.

For more details visit: www.sidmouthgolfclub.co.uk.