A LAKE District primary school has introduced a new sport into its curriculum - golf.

Windermere Golf Club chairman Cliff Heath has been coaching year three and four children at Grasmere Primary School every week since November.

The children have enjoyed driving, chipping and putting so much that headteacher Johanna Goode has revealed it will be part of the curriculum for the next four years.

“We are so grateful to Cliff for giving up his free time to provide the children with his expertise and guidance,” said Ms Goode.

“The children have thoroughly enjoyed their golf experience and we are looking forward to taking them onto the next stage of their development. Golf is a fantastic sport on so many levels. In particular, the children have learned how to compete on their own, whilst also working with one another.”

Windermere Golf Club has put significant efforts into developing the ‘junior drive’ over the past 12 months, with a considerable number of initiatives put in place to encourage local youngsters to try golf.

In addition to coaching pupils at Grasmere School, Cliff has also been aiding the youngsters at Hawkshead Primary School.

“2015 is going to be a big year for Windermere Golf Club in terms of encouraging our local youngsters into the sport," he said.

"This is by no means the end of our involvement, but merely the beginning of what we hope will be a long and lasting relationship, not just with Grasmere but with all the schools we are working with.

"The next step will see us provide opportunities for the teaching staff to deliver lesson plans, with less direct involvement from us, but support when required. We very much look forward to welcoming the children into our club when the time comes.”