Plans to include golf in the 2016 Olympic Games would encourage more youngsters to take up the sport, according to South Yorkshire-based professional Andy Carnall.
PGA-qualified Andy, golf manager for leading leisure operator Sheffield International Venues (SIV), believes inclusion in the Games would have a positive impact on junior development at local clubs.
The International Golf Federation (IGF) has this month submitted a formal and technical bid to the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Programme Commission.
Andy, who is responsible for SIV’s four courses – Beauchief, Birley Wood and Tinsley Park in Sheffield and Tapton Park in Chesterfield, said: “Clearly, there is much work to be done by the IGF before any IOC decision is made but a positive outcome would have a huge impact on local golf clubs.
“At SIV, we are committed to creating the right conditions and providing the best facilities to attract and nurture young talent. Having an end goal to compete against the world’s best in the Olympics can only increase the appeal of golf and help the sport to grow in the future.”
Golf is one of seven sports being considered for inclusion at the 2016 Olympics, plus with baseball, karate, roller sports, rugby sevens, softball and squash.
A maximum of two new sports can be introduced by the IOC and a decision is expected in October, when the host of the 2016 Games will also be announced. Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are all in contention.
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