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Mark Bright introduces young footballers to the joy of golf

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Selhurst Park turned into a makeshift golf course in an attempt to increase participation among young players

Crystal Palace legend Mark Bright hopes the power of football will help more young people 'Get into Golf'.

Bright, who played for the club between 1986-92, hosted the Golf Foundation's StreetGolf initiative on a unique nine-hole 'course' around the team's south London stadium on Monday.

Selhurst Park, home of the aptly named Eagles, saw young players hit shots down the players' tunnel, chip from the dugout, drive from the stand into the centre circle and putt in the boardroom.

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Click on the video to see if Bright - who claims the initiative will be a success if just one in 40 takes up the game - has unearthed any budding Rory McIlroys.