Golf

From pitch-and-putt to The Open — discover junior golf programmes and coaching across the UK.

Your Golf Journey

England Golf and the Golf Foundation provide structured pathways from first swings to elite competition.

5-8

Little Linksters

Ages 5-8

Fun games, driving range sessions, and introduction to the game using junior equipment.

Joe Goodall Golf Club - Christ Church Primary School

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Joe Goodall Golf Club - Little Putters

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Joe Goodall Golf Club - Performance Group

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8-11

Junior Club

Ages 8-11

Short-game skills, etiquette, rules, and junior competition membership at a local club.

Joe Goodall Golf Club - Christ Church Primary School

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Joe Goodall Golf Club - Little Putters

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Joe Goodall Golf Club - Performance Group

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11-14

Development Player

Ages 11-14

Full 18-hole play, county junior competitions, and handicap establishment.

Joe Goodall Golf Club - Christ Church Primary School

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Joe Goodall Golf Club - Performance Group

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Joe Goodall Golf Club - Development Group

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14-16

County & Regional

Ages 14-16

County squad, England Golf junior rankings, and national junior events.

Joe Goodall Golf Club - Performance Group

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Joe Goodall Golf Club - Development Group

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Joe Goodall Golf Club - Foundations Group

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16-18

Elite Amateur

Ages 16-18

England Golf Performance Pathway, Boys/Girls Amateur Championship, Walker/Curtis Cup pathway.

Joe Goodall Golf Club - Performance Group

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Joe Goodall Golf Club - Development Group

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Joe Goodall Golf Club - Foundations Group

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Where Golf Can Take You

The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.

Professional Golfer

Competing on professional tours

Key Skills

Technical excellenceCourse managementMental gameFitness

Typical Route

Junior golf → Amateur championships → Q-School → Tour card

PGA Professional

Teaching golf and managing pro shops

Key Skills

Technical knowledgeCoachingRetail managementCustomer service

Typical Route

PGA Foundation Degree → Assistant pro → Head pro → Director of Golf

Greenkeeper

Maintaining golf courses and grounds

£25.3kmedian salary

Range: £22k - £28.7k

Source: ONS ASHE 2024

Key Skills

Turf managementMachineryWeather awarenessCourse preparation

Typical Route

Apprenticeship → Assistant greenkeeper → Deputy → Course manager

Club Manager

Managing golf clubs as a business

Key Skills

Business managementMember relationsStaff managementEvents

Typical Route

Club administration → Assistant manager → Club manager → General manager

Salary data from Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024

Golf Heroes

These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.

Tommy Fleetwood

Golf

Ryder Cup star, multiple European Tour wins

Started atAge 6

FromSouthport

“Formby Golf Club gave me my start. Junior sections at clubs produce tour professionals.”

Georgia Hall

Golf

Women's British Open champion, Solheim Cup star

Started atAge 7

FromBournemouth

“My dad was my caddie for years. Junior golf at Ferndown club shaped my game entirely.”

Charley Hull

Golf

Solheim Cup winner, LET Tour professional

Started atAge 6

FromKettering

“I grew up hitting balls on the course my dad managed. Access matters in golf.”

Matthew Fitzpatrick

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US Open champion 2022

Started atAge 5

FromSheffield

“Hallamshire Golf Club in Sheffield is where I learned the game.”

Featured Golf Providers

These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.

ClubHub UK

2625 programmes

ClubHub UK is a directory of children's activities, classes and clubs across the UK. Founded in 2016, it helps millions of parents discover trusted activities for their children.

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Sample Programmes

Out of Bounds – ADVENTURE GOLF

📍 BN164NB

Ages 2–70

SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth – Pirate Adventure Mini Golf

📍 DT4 7SX

Ages ?–100

SEA LIFE Scarborough – Pirate Adventure Mini Golf

📍 YO12 6RP

Ages ?–100

Kent Local Offer

760 programmes

Kent's Local Offer brings together information about support and activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families across Kent. The directory includes inclusive sports clubs, sensory-friendly activities, support groups, and specialist provision.

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Sample Programmes