Fans of golf and football are in for a treat

Lovers of football and golf can take part in a new sport that pulls together the best of both worlds.

Woodkirk Valley Country Club will open its new FootGolf course next month.

The sport, which is a hybrid of football and golf, has six holes for players to try their luck with at the Dewsbury Road club.

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The course features two par three holes and four which are par four.

It also has an elevated sixth tee which gives the players the chance to get a hole in one.

Organiser Paul Marsden said: “This is a new sport which is currently the fastest growing sport in Europe.

“It’s a hybrid sport, a combination of football and golf.

“It is great fun for all, from a family activity to a competitive game between mates.”

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The course will open for people interested in taking a look and having a go on Sunday June 7.

The first 150 customers to visit the club will be given a free pint of Carlsberg by club staff.

Prices start at £5 for six holes, £9 for 12 and £13 for 18.

For more information, or to book to play on the course, call 07799 217987 or email [email protected]

The club also has various rooms available for hire for conferences.

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It also hosts civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies, as well as parties, christenings and receptions.

For more information about what the club has to offer, log on to www.woodkirkvalleycc.co.uk.

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