SCONE JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY
The Scone Golf Club Junior Golf Academy has been set up to foster the game of golf amongst school aged children from the Upper Hunter area.
JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY PROGRAM: INFORMATION - 2026 Term 1
Well, we are back after a very successful program in 2025. Several of our Academy members are now full members of the Golf Club and have received their Golf Australia (GA) handicaps. The Academy program consists of skills workshops and competition play on each Sunday morning during school term.
Our program involves weekly coaching from our Golf Members, complimented with Professional coaching from PGA Teaching Professional Jordana Barnes, focusing on areas of technique, on-course play and golfing etiquette, as well as the key ingredient to any sport – fun!
We believe that golf should be always enjoyed, and we try to make it fun for all kids no matter their level of expertise. As one parent has commented “I have always liked the encouraging manner in which you have taught golf, and they take it as an enjoyable pastime rather than being too hard on themselves.”
The program is open to all school age children. Cost is $40.00 for each term. $20.00 for Golf Club Members.
Workshops will run weekly, weeks 1-9 of each term. Parents are welcome and are encouraged to support their children especially accompanying them when they are out on the course.
OBJECTIVES of ACADEMY:
Weekly workshops.
There are three divisions within the program –
The Academy sessions will be held starting on Sunday morning from 1 February at 9.30am to about 11.30am and run weekly until and including 29 March when we will have a full competition with individual players playing for prizes.
In weeks 1-8, Joey’s and Cadets will attend weekly coaching sessions with a member of the club, working on their golf game both on the practice facilities and most weeks playing some holes on the golf course. Sessions will include a warmup routine, game play, skill development in putting, chipping, stroke play and golf etiquette, as well as play out on the course, time permitting.
Juniors will be out on the course playing up to 9 holes when Jordana’s workshops are not being held.
In week 9 of term all academy members will compete in either a 5-hole formal competition for Joeys and Cadets and a 9-hole formal competition for Juniors as part of the Academy’s Junior Progression Program.
If your child is interested in registering for the Academy, complete the attached registration form and bring it along on your child’s first attendance.
All members of Scone Golf Club who are organising the running of the workshops have Working with Children accreditation.
The proposed timetable for term 1 is below.
TERM
JUNIORS ON THE MOVE:
Juniors are encouraged to play in the Juniors on the Move District Competitions to improve their golfing skills. For more information see me or send me a message.
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
We would like to invite Juniors to become a member of the Scone Golf Club. Junior membership is available for Scone Golf Club - $125.00 per calendar year (Jan – Dec).
Membership entitles the member to play social games any time during the week and play in all competition events once they have GA handicaps (entry fees payable). To join complete the membership form at Scone RSL Club. Keep in mind that there are no pro rata fees and the membership year starts in December/January of each year.
FEES:
WANT TO KNOW MORE!
If you have any questions about the Junior Golf Academy program, please talk to us at the end of the Open Day or on Sunday mornings or call Christopher Wilson on 0419 239 375 or Ian Judd on 0448 248 404.
We also have a private Facebook page which is used to keep participants up to date with what is happening with junior golf at Scone. It can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/groups/8003272463103915
We look forward to your involvement:
Christopher Wilson Ian Judd
Scone Golf Junior Golf Academy Co-ordinator Scone Junior Golf Academy Assistant
Email: [email protected]
JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY PROGRAM: INFORMATION - 2026 Term 1
Well, we are back after a very successful program in 2025. Several of our Academy members are now full members of the Golf Club and have received their Golf Australia (GA) handicaps. The Academy program consists of skills workshops and competition play on each Sunday morning during school term.
Our program involves weekly coaching from our Golf Members, complimented with Professional coaching from PGA Teaching Professional Jordana Barnes, focusing on areas of technique, on-course play and golfing etiquette, as well as the key ingredient to any sport – fun!
We believe that golf should be always enjoyed, and we try to make it fun for all kids no matter their level of expertise. As one parent has commented “I have always liked the encouraging manner in which you have taught golf, and they take it as an enjoyable pastime rather than being too hard on themselves.”
The program is open to all school age children. Cost is $40.00 for each term. $20.00 for Golf Club Members.
Workshops will run weekly, weeks 1-9 of each term. Parents are welcome and are encouraged to support their children especially accompanying them when they are out on the course.
OBJECTIVES of ACADEMY:
- Provide youngsters with a good foundation in the game of golf.
- Deliver quality coaching to enhance golfing skills.
- Develop life skills such as respect, sportsmanship and perseverance.
- Ensure they have as much fun as possible.
- progress all members to the level of Juniors being the pathway to joining Scone Golf Club, obtain a handicap and play in weekly Club events.
Weekly workshops.
There are three divisions within the program –
- Joeys - New members generally aged 6 onwards who progress to Cadets or Juniors. They will learn basic golf skills
- Cadets - Some experience, do not yet have an 18-hole handicap. Generally, 8 to 13 years and able to play 5 holes over 2 hours
- Juniors - Experienced golfers generally in the 13 to 18 Age group and can play 9 holes in two hours and to able to obtain a handicap.
- Age is a guide and does not determine a child’s division but rather is based on their golfing ability.
The Academy sessions will be held starting on Sunday morning from 1 February at 9.30am to about 11.30am and run weekly until and including 29 March when we will have a full competition with individual players playing for prizes.
In weeks 1-8, Joey’s and Cadets will attend weekly coaching sessions with a member of the club, working on their golf game both on the practice facilities and most weeks playing some holes on the golf course. Sessions will include a warmup routine, game play, skill development in putting, chipping, stroke play and golf etiquette, as well as play out on the course, time permitting.
Juniors will be out on the course playing up to 9 holes when Jordana’s workshops are not being held.
In week 9 of term all academy members will compete in either a 5-hole formal competition for Joeys and Cadets and a 9-hole formal competition for Juniors as part of the Academy’s Junior Progression Program.
If your child is interested in registering for the Academy, complete the attached registration form and bring it along on your child’s first attendance.
All members of Scone Golf Club who are organising the running of the workshops have Working with Children accreditation.
The proposed timetable for term 1 is below.
TERM
JUNIORS ON THE MOVE:
Juniors are encouraged to play in the Juniors on the Move District Competitions to improve their golfing skills. For more information see me or send me a message.
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
We would like to invite Juniors to become a member of the Scone Golf Club. Junior membership is available for Scone Golf Club - $125.00 per calendar year (Jan – Dec).
Membership entitles the member to play social games any time during the week and play in all competition events once they have GA handicaps (entry fees payable). To join complete the membership form at Scone RSL Club. Keep in mind that there are no pro rata fees and the membership year starts in December/January of each year.
FEES:
- Scone Junior Golf Academy: $40 per term, $20.00 for Golf Club members. This includes free professional coaching in at least two clinics conducted by our visiting professional golfer– positions limited.
- Scone Golf Club – optional Junior Club membership – $125 per Calendar year. Note Members pay no green fees for social games on the course which are $10 for nine holes and $15.00 for 18 holes. These fees are set by Council. Competition fees may apply. Junior Golf Club members pay $20.00 for Academy membership.
WANT TO KNOW MORE!
If you have any questions about the Junior Golf Academy program, please talk to us at the end of the Open Day or on Sunday mornings or call Christopher Wilson on 0419 239 375 or Ian Judd on 0448 248 404.
We also have a private Facebook page which is used to keep participants up to date with what is happening with junior golf at Scone. It can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/groups/8003272463103915
We look forward to your involvement:
Christopher Wilson Ian Judd
Scone Golf Junior Golf Academy Co-ordinator Scone Junior Golf Academy Assistant
Email: [email protected]
