Girls N Golf 2012
Following a successful programme throughout last summer the Girls N Golf 2012 has just been launched. Last year 20 secondary schools and golf clubs took part, including 450 girls, 70+ club volunteers, junior convenors, school teachers and PGA professionals which resulted in 110 new girls joining 19 of these clubs.
Click here for information on the 2012 project. For a poster click here and for an application to be part of the 2012 project click here
For a review of the 2010 project click here.
For further information about getting involved with this project email amhughes@juniorgolfireland.com
If you already have girl members but would like some ideas on developing girls' golf check out the Developing Junior Girls factsheet or check out the ILGU's policy in relation to girls participation in ladies golf.
Bray Golf Club open for junior membership
Applications are now being taken at the Bray Club Office for Junior Membership for boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 15. There a number of vacancies available and applications will be accepted up until 5pm, on Tuesday, 31st January, 2012.
Bray GC is especially interested in increasing the number of girls in the junior section. In addition, those who don't have members to sponsor them can contact the club for assistance with this section of the application form. This is a great opportunity for young golfers to join a strong junior section, with regular activities and a good structured coaching programme.
For further details contact 01 2763200 or email info@braygolfclub.com. To download an application form click HERE
Ennis Golf Club open for junior membership
Junior membership is open at Ennis Golf Club until the end of March 2012. Membership is open to both boys and girls from 9 years of age, including those who may not have parents or relatives in the club. Ennis GC is especially interested in increasing the number of girls in the junior section.
Membership for 9-12 year olds is 100euro, to include coaching and competitions.
This is a great opportunity for young golfers to join a strong junior section, with regular ativities and a structured coaching programme. For further details contact John Cullinane, Hon. Sec, 065 6824074 or by email johncullinane1@eircom.net
Nestle Taster Programme
Neslte are once again running their sports campaign in 2012 and they are looking for Irish golf professionals to get involved. It is a great way to promote golf lessons, all you have to do is sign up with Nestle and it's FREE. If you are a golf professional and you are keen to promote your lessons then please contact Paul Buckle on 0044 208 614 5885 or email Nestle2012@grg.com Further information has been supplied by Nestle, click here.
JGI in primary schools
The JGI Tri-golf Primary Schools programme continues within schools who are linked to a golf club seeking new junior members.
When a club expresses an interest in taking part in the programme a 'Tri-golf' workshop is run by JGI for Primary School teachers.
Child-friendly equipment and fun introductory games help to encourage success and a love of the game, after which pupils can visit the golf club where the PGA pro will work with the pupils and children are welcome to enrol on the JGI coaching programme.
To find out more about the programme check out our schools information sheet.
Darren Clarke Skills Challenge
The finalists from the 2009 Darren Clarke Skills Challenge were due to meet the Ryder Cup star at his 'Champions Weekend', Portmarnock Golf Club, Sunday 25th April but unfortunately the ash cloud got the better of this event, which will be re-scheduled for later in the year. We apologise to the finalists but look forward meeting up with them at a future date.
The 2009 final took place on Saturday 7th November at Carton House, Maynooth. A total of 233 boys and girls took part in a local Skills Challenge and 5 boys and 5 girls made it through to the final. These lucky juniors will now attend a workshop given by Darren Clarke during his 'Champions Weekend' after which he will present the winners, Thomas Doran and Lisa McCloat. Click here to read more about the '2009 Final'.
PGA Level 1 Training Courses
The PGA coaching department at the Belfry, UK, host the Level 1 PGA Coaching Award in Irish venues each Autumn, at a cost of 300e per person. This 2 day course is aimed at junior convenors, volunteers and assistant professionals, and topics include chipping, pitching, putting, and basic swing techniques, along with notes on the preparation of coaching sessions. The venues and dates of upcoming courses are in the events section of the web and you should email:coaching@pga.org.uk or ring 0044 1675 470333 to put your name on a waiting list.
