Donaghadee Golf Club

Donaghadee, UK

Junior Golf

Welcome to Donaghadee Junior Golf 

Donaghadee Golf Club has a long standing and thriving junior section. We are proud of our young talented golfers and what they have achieved in our sport.

WELCOME PACK 2023 Junior Golf Safeguarding SELECTION POLICY

 

Month Activity Date
Jan & Feb Development / Coaching Programme – A&B Sections

 

  • PGA Pro (Lindsay) to coach players
  • 1 Hour sessions: 2 per evening

Venue – Groomsport Golf Centre

 Wed evenings 11th Jan – 1st Feb (inc)
Times
 6.00pm – 7.00pm
7.00pm – 8.00pm
(2 sessions)
Feb & Mar Winter Series

 

  • Various – Teams comprising Junior Players from A & B Sections (9 Holes)…..player not eligible for GolfSixes
  • Golf Sixes* – Texas Scramble (League Format) (* C Section plus players age<13 …dob after 1.1.2010 with H/Cap 28 or above)

Frequency – Fortnightly

 Sun Afternoons

 

Feb & Mar 12th and 26th Start 1.30pm
Mar & Apr Inter-club Friendly Matches

 

  • Shandon Park (home & away)
  • Format to be agreed
 Sun Afternoons
Late March / Early April
Apr  Easter Competition (18 / 9 Holes & 4 Holes*)

 

  • A, B & C* Sections
 Apr 13th (Thur morning)
May Development / Coaching Programme – C Section

 

  • Club PGA Pro (Lindsay) / Peter & Julie
  • Venues – Academy / Putting Green (rotate groups / numbers)

Sat mornings 6th – 27th May

Start 9:30am- 10:30am
May & Jun

Series of Sunday Competitions (18/9 Holes & GolfSixes*)

  • A, B & C Sections
    To ensure accurate handicaps for the New Season

  • *GolfSixes – <age 13 and under…dob after 1.1.2010 H/Cap 28 or above)

Sun Afternoons
May 15th- mid Jun

Start 3:00pm
Jul & Aug Junior Summer Competitions

 

  • Weekly every Monday & Thursday morning

3rd Jul – late Aug

Start 9.00am – 11.00pm

 
Jul Boy’s Inter-Club (U-18) – Tandragee GC

 

  • Team of 5 Players (3 Stableford cards to count)
  • H/caps – min 5 max 24 (Stableford)
 10th July
Jul Girl’s Inter-Club (U-19) – Castlereagh Hills

 

  • Team of 3 players (2 Stableford cards to count)
  • H/caps – max 39.9
 27th July
Jul – Sep Golf Ireland GolfSixes Local League (TBC)

 

  • Inter-club: to include Bangor, Clandeboye, D/dee, Helen’s Bay, Holywood, Kirkistown
 Ad hoc
Jul – Oct Inter-Club Competitions (Various)

 

  • Golf Ireland Team & Individual Events
  • North Down Junior League Events
 Ad hoc
Jul – Oct Inter-Club Competitions (Various)

 

  • Golf Ireland Team & Individual Events
  • North Down Junior League Events
 Ad hoc
Aug Junior Captain’s Day & Prize Giving event Thur 17th Aug
Sep US Kids (organiser Zoe / Lurgan) TBC
Sep Adult & Child – Family Team Competition Sunday (TBC)
Oct Half-Term & Halloween Competition (18/9 Holes & *4 Holes)

 

  • A, B & C* Sections
 TBC
Nov  Development / Coaching Programme – A&B Sections

 

  • PGA Pro (Lindsay) to coach players
  • 1 Hour sessions: 2 per evening

Venue – Groomsport Golf Centre

 Evenings (TBC)
Times
6.00pm – 7.00pm
7.00pm – 8.00pm
(2 sessions)
Dec Christmas Competition (18/9 Holes & *4 Holes)

 

  • A, B & C* Sections
 Thurs 17thDec
  Fund Raising
Christmas Tree Collection / Re-Cycling		 Late Dec / early Jan
 

At Donaghadee Golf Club, young golfers can benefit from a complete junior golf program, designed to enhance their skills and knowledge of the game. The program offers coaching sessions, practice opportunities, and competitive events, all tailored to different age groups and skill levels. The club’s junior section provides a safe and welcoming environment, with a focus on making learning fun and inclusive. For juniors looking to start their golfing journey, Donaghadee Golf Club is an ideal place to begin.

Junior Golf Lesson