CASE STUDY

‘MORE THAN JUST GOLF’ – Unleash Your Drive in PRUs

The Golf Foundation’s Unleash Your Drive programme is transforming how young people in Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and Alternative Provision (AP) settings experience personal development through sport.

DETAIL

The programme combines the fundamentals of golf with a powerful framework of mental toughness tools which develops resilience, emotional control, confidence, and positive self-talk.

For pupils facing complex social, emotional, and mental health challenges, traditional approaches often fall short. That’s where Unleash Your Drive stands out. While it might start with a putter and a few coloured cones, this programme is much more than a golf lesson.

“Unleash Your Drive is about helping young people grow life skills through sport in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and relevant. We see it as far more than just golf – it’s a tool for building resilience, confidence and a sense of self in settings where that matters most.” Brendon Pyle, CEO, Golf Foundation

 

SPOTLIGHT ON THE BEACON PRU 

At The Beacon PRU, Unleash Your Drive has been a game-changer. All staff received accessible, on-demand training, ensuring a consistent, confident delivery across the setting. The video-led lessons provided a fresh, engaging format that captivated students -especially those who are often hardest to reach.

“This was a fun, engaging programme that enabled pupils to develop key golf skills alongside important personal development of life skills. The videos and resources helped make the pupils feel super professional!” –  Beacon PRU staff

Even in small spaces, the programme thrived thanks to thoughtful, adaptable resources. One pupil, often disengaged in other learning environments, came alive through the sessions – participating enthusiastically and taking pride in the challenges.

“Unleash Your Drive was a perfect fit. It provided high-quality physical development whilst simultaneously developing wellbeing and resilience.” –  Beacon PRU leadership

 

WHY PRUS SHOULD GET INVOLVED

If you’re a PRU leader or educator looking to:

  • Boost engagement through active, inclusive learning
  • Develop core life skills through a sports-based approach
  • Support SEMH needs with a resource that’s structured, accessible and fun
  • Align with wider wellbeing goals and frameworks like the PE Life Skills Award

…then Unleash Your Drive is for you.

Backed by the Golf Foundation, the programme is free to access, includes ready-to-go resources and training, and is specifically adaptable for PRU and AP environments. It’s already proving to be a meaningful part of the curriculum for some of the most vulnerable pupils in the UK.

Based on applications received, the Golf Foundation has a limited number of fully funded Unleash Your Drive support packages available. These exclusive packages are designed to help schools and community groups deliver impactful, golf-based mental toughness sessions. Each package includes comprehensive online training for staff, a Golfway adapted equipment bag suitable for all abilities, a full set of engaging lesson plans in both digital and printed formats, and an impact reporting service that generates a tailored report to showcase the outcomes and progress of your class or group.

 

GET INVOLVED TODAY

Join the growing number of PRUs across the country who are seeing the benefits of Unleash Your Drive.
Register your interest or find out more by visiting www.golf-foundation.org/uyd

"Unleash Your Drive was a perfect fit. It provided high-quality physical development whilst simultaneously developing wellbeing and resilience"
Beacon PRU leadership

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