First Minister Alex Salmond has launched a new campaign to increase interest in lawn bowls.
He said he hoped people would be encouraged to emulate Team Scotland’s bowling heroes through a new £420,000 scheme.
Scottish Government agency sportscotland is investing the money over four years to support Bowls Scotland in recruiting development officers and a coaching manager to attract new and retain existing members.
Team Scotland won four Commonwealth bowling medals, including three gold, in a performance the SNP leader described as an “inspiration”.
Mr Salmond said: “In light of the ‘golden glow’ around Scottish lawn bowls, there is no better time to encourage new people into the sport.
“Like any sport, bowls needs new recruits to try, enjoy and compete.
“I am delighted that following the magnificent achievements of the Team Scotland bowlers, this additional investment will help Bowls Scotland give the next generation a taste of this fantastic sport.”
Bowls Scotland currently has 67,000 registered playing members, supported by 1,170 qualified coaches. There are more than 900 bowls clubs in Scotland.
Bowls Scotland chief executive Alan McMillan said: “We are delighted to receive this level of investment for development.
“We are committed to growing our sport in the local communities that bowls serves throughout Scotland.”