Armenia witnessed highest golf participation growth in EuropeSeptember 21, 2017 - 12:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia tops European countries in terms of golf participation growth in the past year, witnessing the most significant increase at 73.33%, a report showed recently. Particularly, there were 130 registered golfers in 2016 against the 75 the previous year. Armenia has undergone much campaigning to build popularity for the sport by an enthusiastic group of amateur yet experienced golfers. Earlier this year, the National Golf Association of Armenia became the 151st affiliate of the R&A, which has helped strengthen the game in Armenia and attract interest, along with the economic growth and stability in the country. The latest KPMG Golf Participation Report for Europe has also demonstrated that males made up 62% of the total registered golfers in Armenia. Adult women accounted for just 15% and junior participation was 23%. England remains the number one destination for golf, with more golf courses and players than any other European country. There are 4.1 million registered golfers in Europe, making up 0.9% of the European population; a rise of 2% from the year before. Related links: Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |