Stoke-on-trent sport and physical activity strategy 2009-2016

Figure 42:Golf – household surveyChildren and Young People’s survey351. This survey identified golf as a sport played by about 4% of young people, and itwas generally considered that there were insufficient numbers of golf courses ordriving ranges.352. These findings support the need to consider new ways of introducing andproviding for this activity within the City.RecommendationsFacility list353. A review of golf and the opportunities that new forms of golf and golfdevelopment should be further explored by the City and the findings added intothe list of facility proposals. This may include new municipal golf courses orother provision on areas of green space.354. The development of golf driving ranges is largely dependent upon thecommercial sector, but a positive planning policy approach is required as anenabler. The key recommendation is therefore that planning policy shouldNortoft Partnerships Ltd <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent Page | 225Sport & Physical Activity Strategy 2009-2016October 2009