WOUNDED war veterans took a swing at victory at a golf club.

A dozen military personnel past and present played at Frilford Heath Golf Club, as part of the Battle Back Golf event.

The annual competition uses sport to support injured service people, pitting them against experienced golfers.

Alistair Booth, chairman of the Frilford club, said: “It brings together a wealth of inspiring personnel together.

“We were delighted to host the competition - thankfully the rain held off and we had a great day of golf out on the green.”

The contest took place on June 22 and saw the veterans celebrate a narrow victory.

Battle Back Golf was founded in 2009 by retired lieutenant colonel Tristan Crew, who is also the executive director of the Professional Golfers Association.

He said: “Maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle is an important part of service life, and that includes personnel who have been seriously injured.

“Over the years the programme has proved successful in supplementing the physical, psychological and cognitive rehabilitation of over 200 serving and veteran personnel.”

The Battle Back Golf programme involves golf clubs around the world, including 25 across the UK. For details see www.battlebackgolf.com.