Active NL’s Golf Team win Community Team of the Year at the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) Golf Awards (Image: North Lanarkshire Council)

A community golf team has been awarded a national title.

Active NL’s Golf Team, based in North Lanarkshire, was named Community Team of the Year at the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) Golf Awards in recognition of its work to make the sport more accessible across the region.

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The team was honoured for its inclusive approach and efforts to reach residents of all ages and abilities.

To celebrate the achievement, a special event was held at Lochview Golf Course on June 25, bringing together staff, partners, and volunteers to mark the achievement.

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Active NL’s Golf Team win Community Team of the Year at the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) Golf Awards (Image: North Lanarkshire Council)

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John Kelly, golf operations manager with North Lanarkshire Council, said: "This recognition belongs to the whole team, our staff, coaches, volunteers, grounds team, partners and participants.

"What makes this especially rewarding is seeing the difference golf can make beyond the game itself.

"We’ve seen young people grow in confidence, families get involved together and people discover opportunities they may never have thought were available to them."

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Over the past year, the team has expanded participation across the area, focusing on inclusion and positive experiences through sport.

The team has worked closely with ASN schools to introduce golf to pupils with additional support needs, helping young people to build confidence and skills in a supportive setting.

Links with mainstream schools have also been developed, with pupils invited to play at Lochview free of charge on Friday afternoons. introducing many young people to the sport for the first time.

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The team has also developed targeted programmes for women and girls, with 75 girls taking part in the Girls’ Hub programme last year.

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Councillor Geraldine Woods, convener of the communities committee, said: "This award is a fantastic achievement and a real reflection of the commitment and passion shown by everyone involved in delivering golf opportunities across North Lanarkshire.

"The team has created something that goes well beyond sport.

"They’ve opened doors for people, supported communities and made golf accessible and welcoming to more residents."