A GOLF club has started a crowdfunding appeal after “mindless idiots” on quad bikes caused £10,000 of damage to its course.

Queensbury Golf Club was targeted by three people who destroyed the third green and badly damaged the putting surface on the second hole.

Club secretary Richard Guest said it could cost up to £10,000 to repair the damage, which was caused on Saturday evening.

A statement on a crowdfunding webpage set up by the club said: “A number of mindless idiots decided it would be fun to drive across the course on quad bikes and do doughnuts on a number of our greens, completely destroying all the hard work we have been carrying out for the last year as a club.”

The club, which offers free membership to new lady and junior members, also said: “Over the last year we have been going in the right direction and, with very little money and with help of members and the local community, have improved the course, clubhouse and general appearance of the club.”

To help the club raise funds to pay for the repairs, visit justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Queensbury-Golf-Club.