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Golf clubs from across the Midlands are coming together to launch the region's first ever Golf Week, a joint initiative between the County Golf Partnerships of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire & Rutland and Shropshire & Herefordshire.

Following hot on the heels of this year's Open Championship at Royal St George's, the festival of golf will offer anyone inspired by the sight of Lee Westwood and co. battling it out for the famous Claret Jug the perfect opportunity to give the sport a try.

The county's first golf festival tees off as the Open comes to its dramatic conclusion on July 18.

Clubs throughout the region are backing a new drive to encourage more people to take up golf with a host of events and offers, like free taster golf sessions.

More than 20 clubs in Staffordshire have signed up to the support the week-long festival which runs from July 18-24.

Full details of what is on offer at each club can be found by visiting www.midlandsgolfweek.co.uk