Fancy a round of golf? Brian Davies of the Welsh Golfing Union thinks that everybody should give the sport a try.

For people who enjoy sport, golf is a fantastic game that they should at least try once.

Golf is a very old game with its roots in Scotland and The Netherlands, but Wales has been at the forefront of the development of the game lately.

Golf is Affordable, Fun, Healthy and Rewarding.

One of the main attractions of golf is the fact that people of different abilities can play against each other with an even chance of winning.

The handicap system which would allow a fairly average club golfer to play against Ian Woosnam and have a chance of not just competing against him but also possibly beating him (well almost!)

How many other sports can you say that about?

If your average Sunday league football team played against Manchester United, the chances are that the scoreboard wouldn't be able to cope!

So why not Give Golf a Go?

Wales is a country perfectly designed for the game. There are some 200 courses, all affordable for the beginner and all set amidst the most spectacular scenery.

Fighting off considerable competition from Scotland and England, Wales is extremely proud to have won the right to host the Ryder Cup in 2010.

It is undoubtedly the most significant event to grace Welsh golf, particularly as it is the first time in its history that golf's greatest and most prestigious team event has crossed over the border into Wales.

But you don't have to wait until 2010 to sample the delights of golf.

Why not call your local club, or driving range facility, or the Golf Development Wales team who will be delighted to point you in the right direction.

Let us help you start to play a sport you'll never regret playing.

The Golf Development Wales team can be contacted on 01633 423798 or via e-mail on wgu@welshgolf.org.