To celebrate the 2014 Ryder Cup, Perth City will be hosting in the city centre free golf-themed events and activities, from 24th (Wednesday) to 28th (Sunday) of September. The city centre transforms in these days into a free zone, a family-friendly place, with also performances at the Perth Concert Hall. The golfing action of the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles will be broadcast live on a Big Screen put up at Perth Concert Hall. Food and drinks will be available in this area.
A piece of pavement art will create an illusion of a giant golf hole in 3D. Inflatable golf challenges like target hitting, and 9-hone mini golf sets will also be featured. Six large photo-backdrops will be installed across the city centre, showing classic locations of the Ryder Cup course. A golf simulator installed at the entrance of the Perth Concert Hall will give the experience of a PGA-level golf course for fans. There will be golf-themed entertainment evenings and free cinema shows at Perth Playhouse, with free tickets available. Peter Alliss, well-known TV golf commentator, will recount tales at the Concert Hall on 24th September, at 7.30pm. Music concerts from Red Hot Chilli Pipers, the Springsteen Sessions and Big Country will also be featured. Many more free activities will be going on. Many businesses of the region too have taken advantage of the Ryder Cup publicity materials made available by the Perth & Kinross Council. To get more details on the golf events and activities log on to www.pkc.gov.uk/rydercup.
