Junior Section
Why choose golf for your child?
Golf is a sport for all ages and offers a unique opportunity to enhance your child’s physical, psychological and social development. It is one of the few sports where Parents and Children can play alongside each other. In addition:
– It’s fun.
– Played with friends in a safe environment.
– Develops Personal Skills that not all other sports encourage.
– Game for life.
– Rewarding – The handicap system allows everyone to improve
– An Individual Sport but also played as a team sport (Inter club A Team, and Golf Sixes)
Successful Coaching Team
At Elsham Golf Club, the Junior Group Coaching Sessions are delivered by Liv Piner. Liv herself started out as a Junior at Elsham Golf Club, and now looks to share her passion and experience to the latest crop of Junior Golfers. Her infectious love for the game is visible not only in her approach to coaching, but also in the smiles on the faces of the Children in her lessons.
Liv is supported by Head PGA Professional David McNicholas who has a proven track record in coaching Juniors to a very high level and is currently one of two Professionals Coaching the Lincolnshire County Junior Girls Team.
The approach to coaching at Elsham Golf Club has been recognised nationally through The Golf Foundation Presidents’ Awards and Golf Roots Centre Accreditation.
Group sessions take place on a Saturday (Primary and Secondary age) and Sunday morning (Primary age and girls)
To book 1-2-1 Junior lessons, please contact either David McNicholas. For group sessions, please contact Liv Piner.
David McNicholas – professional@elshamgolfclub.co.uk – 07514801429
GolfSixes League
Since the creation of the GolfSixes League in 2017, Elsham have successfully encouraged it’s youngsters to take part in this exciting and innovative playing format. It is designed to give young golfers the opportunity to play on the golf course in a format that is fun, team based and suitable for beginners.
GolfSixes League involves teams of 6, playing six holes in pairs using the highly inclusive Texas Scramble format. This format is designed for non-handicap players, or 37 and above.
A Team League
Our more experienced WHS Juniors have the opportunity to take part in a six player team, and represent Elsham Golf Club, competing against local clubs in a Match Play League.
Seasonal Trophy Matches
Throughout the golfing year, we host a number of Trophy events for all of our WHS members. These take on a variety of formats, and see both boys and girls compete against one another, with the culmination being the Junior Club Championship at the end of the playing season.
Committee Structure
Junior Captain – Jacob Cox
Junior Chairman and A Team Manager – Tim Hartley
Golf Access – Graham Lawrence
Boys GolfSixes Team Managers – Phil Bent and Dan Ward
Girls GolfSixes Team Manager – Liv Marshall
Junior Roll Ups – Phil Bent, Chris
Volunteers – Emma Leaning, Daniel
Along with our dedicated Junior Committee (all of whom are volunteers), we have 2 Welfare Officers who have an up-to-date DBS check and hold up-to-date Safeguarding and Protecting Children training (including Time to Listen training). All parents and guardians can be reassured in knowing that we provide safe and fun experiences in golf for young people.