Lots of the children also enterered the fun competitions on offer,  joined clubs and gained handicaps.

The newly estabalished East Lothian Junior Golf Fixture List included 16 fun competitions open to children with and without handicaps so as to increase the opportunites they have to play and practice.  On average between 20 and 30 children, with and without handicaps, attended each of these fun competitions.  Thanks to all the clubs for making their facilities available for these events and its is hoped they will all run again in 2010 possibly with a few additions to the schedule.

Children enter into the clubgolf coaching pathway by participating in firstclubgolf.  firstclubgolf is 6 introductory golf sessions, delivered using modified equipment.  All Primary 5 children in East Lothian recieve firstclubgolf as part of their P5 PE curriculum.  Children are then invited to progress on to clubgolf Stage 1 at a local club. Stage 1 offers 40 hours of coaching aimed at introducing children to the basics of the sport. Stage 1 is delivered primarily by PGA Level 1 Volunteer Coaches who attend a weekend training course so as to gain their coaching license.

East Lothian has an ever growing army of qualified volunteer coaches who help to ensure that we can offer all children an affordable opportunity to learn to play golf. Golf continues to be extremely popular in East Lothian and we are always in need of more coaches so as to meet demand so if you are interested please get in touch!

Level 1 Coach Ed Local Dates

27th/28th Feb Swanston GC closing date:  15th Jan 2010                  

10th/11th April Craigielaw GC closing date:  26th Feb 2010              

22nd/23rd May  Swanston GC closing date:  9th April 2010

Level 1 Development                                                                                 

21st March Hermitage GC closing date 5th March 2010

Level 1 Advanced                                                                                         

9th May Stirling Uni closing date:  23rd April 2010

On completion of the Stage 1 learning outcomes children can progress on to Stage 2 which is 25 hours of development focused coaching.

Stage 3 then offers 120 hours of performance focused coaching delivered by PGA Professional Coaches. Stage 3 is the Clubgolf equivalent of a performance squad and therefore is offered to children that meet the necessary skill requirements.