People think of golf as an expensive sport, is there a cheap way to get started?
JB: It’s more accessible than it used to be. There are a lot more ‘pay and play’ courses than there used to be. Some of them are the best golf courses in the world, like Pebble Beach in America, where they have the US Open. There are lots of driving ranges where you can get started. You can get some group lessons with a pro to start with to help keep the price down. Also, the price of equipment has come down a lot recently. RYG: What can golf do for you? JB: Some youngsters I’ve coached have had a few problems at school. They might have been bullied, or got into a bit of trouble themselves. Golf has taught them discipline, but in a nice way. Their parents have come up to me and said ‘Thanks for that, his golf is great, but more importantly, he/she is turning out to be a good person now.’ RYG: What can golf do for people in terms of their fitness? JB: If you play a full round of golf you can be walking four or five miles. Players at a national and club level need to be aware of the fuel
