People can take a swing at Vladimir Putin after golf course adds giant targets of him to its driving range

By Bradley Stokes and Michael Eden via SWNS

A golf course has added giant pictures of Vladimir Putin to their driving range targets inviting golfers to smash balls at the Russian leader's face.

Grove Golf and Bowl, in Leominster, Herefordshire, England is asking customers to "knock some sense" into the president while raising money for the people of Ukraine.

Owner Roger Helme has printed off giant photo portraits of Putin and attached them to the redesigned targets which are dotted around the driving range.

Visitors are encouraged to use their golfing prowess to channel their anger at the unfolding war in Ukraine by whacking balls at the Russian leader's mug.

Ten percent of all takings will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian appeal.

Roger, who owns the center with his family, said: "Like everyone, we have been watching the news feeling helpless as the situation unfolds.

"We're in the 21st century, these sort of things shouldn't be happening anymore.

"It must be absolutely soul-destroying for the people out there."

Regular customer Will Maguire, 37, praised the incentive and said it was a great way to relieve stress and frustration.

The dad-of-one, from Hereford, said: "I won't lie, it is pretty satisfying to crack a ball off Putin's face and gets rid of a lot of stress.

"It's a fun away to raise money for what is just an awful, unimaginable situation and anything that can help the Ukrainian people has got to be a good thing."

Another golfer Danny Frampton, 42, of Leominster, added: "It certainly helps improve your game as I couldn't stop aiming for him.

"At one point you had about 20 golfers all going for the same target, it was quite funny really. It's a great feeling when you land a ball off his bonce.

"I think it's a brilliant idea and a great way to help out in a small way as everybody has been mortified by what they have been seeing unfold over there."