A BABY boy from Llangollen is thought to be the youngest member of his local golf club.

Proud dad Richard Thomas has paid for his five-month-old son Freddie’s first annual subscription to keep the Vale of Llangollen going through the coronavirus crisis.

Born in October, Freddie was signed up by his dad who has been a member of the club himself for around three years now as a way to help keep the club afloat during the current pandemic – but added that it would be nice if he also took up the sport one day.

Richard told the Leader: “Clubs rely on the membership to stay afloat and it was coming up to renewal time when emails were coming out asking people if they would want to renew their membership, despite the fact that there would be no golf for the foreseeable due to this virus.

“I thought it would be a bit of fun if we signed up Freddie and showed some extra support to the club and he’s brought a few smiles in with his membership. I think would be lovely for him to take golf one day when he’s a bit bigger.”

The delighted dad added that Freddie was the youngest at the Welsh club by quite a few years – with the youngest juniors members he can think of at the club by aged about six or seven.

Club manager Hayley Henson said: “This marvellous gesture was from one of our newer members who sees the benefit in helping to keep our wonderful club buoyant during these troubling times.

“Like virtually every other Golf Club in the UK, we face a battle for our survival caused entirely by COVID-19. Of course, it is sometimes difficult to balance the needs of our employees, our membership and the need to maintain the course ready for its eventual reopening set against our present financial limitations.

“We are, literally, taking a week by week approach but have the flexibility to immediately react to changes outside of our control.

“Thankfully we have a truly wonderful membership who continue to support every initiative we offer and, with the proactive approach of our fantastic Board, we will be one that survives.”

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