Daryl Dampney of Parley Golf Centre with some of the equipment used for night golf.
Parley Golf Centre is inviting golfers to have a shot in the dark by playing in a tournament at night on the new course.
The ‘glow golf’ includes fairway lights, illuminated balls and glowing greens – and takes place on Friday November 3.
Six of the course’s holes will be in play for the event that promises to be a fun evening’s entertainment.
Teams of three are invited to take part and there will be food available afterwards.
The centre – opposite Bournemouth Airport – recently opened a new course and practice area following £250,000 investment.
Daryl Dampney, manager of the centre, said: “Night golf is a lot of fun and something a bit unusual.
“It’s played over six holes and the fairways, greens and pins are lit up with glow-sticks.
“We use special golf balls that flash when they are hit, allowing players to see their shot in the dark.
“We aim to be a golf centre that embraces innovation and night golf is a great example of that.
“We’ve done it several times before and it’s always popular.
“Some golfers prefer playing at night because they say they can find lost balls more easily.”
Notes to editors:
Parley Golf Centre in Dorset is set within a beautiful 800 acre farming estate next to the River Stour close to Bournemouth Airport.
It is home to the 17th century Parley Manor and to Parley Equestrian Centre. Wildlife includes roe deer, badgers, foxes and a pair of rare Grey Partridges. And you are likely to see a family of alpacas roaming around too!
Parley Golf Centre opened in 1991 as a six-hole course, but quickly expanded to nine holes and a 27-bay, floodlit driving range was added.
The has been transformed into a centre of excellence and has doubled its footprint.
The nine-hole course has been rebuilt with carefully configured tees allowing for a round of 18 with a total distance of 5,111 yards.
There is a huge short-game practice area, bunker practice facility as well as a state-of-the-art indoor coaching centre.
Also available several ‘academy’ holes from 50 – 100 yards. The café-bar remains a popular venue for golfers and non-golfers alike.
Head greenkeeper Ian Noble is assisted by Mark Gregory and John Morey.
Resident professionals include Chris Brook, Marcus Urbye, Andrew Pakes and Peter Thompson.
For more information contact Ed Baker at Deep South Media on 01202 534487 or 07788392965
