NICK Barron has been appointed the new pro at Bentham Golf Club.

The Kendal born golfer, 32, became interested in the sport at a young age through his grandfather and uncle, and he will host a free teaching day at the club on Saturday.

Barron, a former county junior boys champion, said the day will be open to everyone and he hopes it to be the first of several to be held during the summer.

He said: “I have been appointed to aid the promotion of the club and to help teach new members. I am also hoping to build an indoor golf facility which will include a golf simulator.”

l Sam Allinson and Jenny Bleakley successfull drove in the new season at Sedbergh Golf Club under the watchful gaze of the club’s members. Just two shots separated the top nine in the club’s first competition, the 2-man Texas Scramble, with captain Allinson taking the honours with B Staveley.

l Bentham GC’s captains for 2012 are Dave Baren and Ruth Littlefield, with the junior captain being Joel Wynn.