Isolation proved no problem for students at Ellerston Public School who participated in the Jack Newton Play Golf Program recently on their own River Course.
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The students learnt the skills from trained coaches from Scone Golf Club who thoroughly enjoyed the time in such pleasant surroundings.
Scone Golf Club Jack Newton Junior Golf head coach Gordon Halliday was impressed with the skills of the children and their willingness to take on board the advice of the coaches.
“We have really met some very talented children here who already have great skills which we can build upon,” he said.
Ellerston Public School principal Colin Leayr, once a golfer himself also honed his skills and enjoyed the day.
Mr Leayr said after this session he thinks he may have to take up golf again.
The program will continue this term with the students hoping to play some holes to show the skills they have learnt.