Registered Junior Hub Resource Portal
Hub portal · Recruitment
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A pipeline of fresh new juniors every year is imperative to a thriving junior section. We have a number of programmes and guidance on how you can approach different establishments locally to recruit from into your junior section.
We can help introduce you to three key areas around recruitment:
1 — INTERNAL RECRUITMENT
One of the easiest and most successful forms of increasing your junior section is internal recruitment. Children who have a parent who plays golf are twice as more likely to start the game than those who don't. So reach out to your adult membership and promote your junior offer to them.
2 — SCHOOLS
The Golf Foundation have recently launched a brand new schools programme which you can deliver, or we can connect you with schools who are delivering it too.
3 — COMMUNITY GROUPS
There are also a number of local community groups you can engage with, for example uniform or youth groups. With any school or community recruitment, contact your local Regional Development Officer who can connect you with them.
Enjoy your resources, and reach out to us if you have any queries.
Learn from us
The four modules below each cover a different angle of recruitment. Work through them at your own pace — each one is a practical, visual guide you can come back to.
MODULE 1 — Community Playbook
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[Caption: How to identify and approach community groups in your
area to grow junior participation.]
MODULE 2 — School Festival
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[Caption: How to plan and run a school golf festival that
converts participants into junior members.]
MODULE 3 — Junior Section Connection
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[Caption: How to present your junior section compellingly to
prospective families and school contacts.]
MODULE 4 — Pathway to Membership
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[Caption: How to structure a clear, welcoming pathway from
first contact to full junior membership.]
Learn from others
Paul Ring from Sharpshooters Golf has built a thriving junior section by taking a proactive approach to recruitment — working with local schools, reaching out to cubs, brownies and other community groups, and building relationships that convert curious children into committed young golfers. In the first video he explains their overall approach; in the second he tackles the specific challenge of engaging schools that might be reluctant to introduce golf.
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community groups]
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reluctant or need more information]
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Hub portal · Additional Hub Resources
Hub portal · Coaching
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Your coaching offer is one of the most important areas of your junior development. It's vital that it covers the broad range of abilities from new children through to those more established players. It creates a regular connection with juniors and parents and plays a crucial role in developing the skills of juniors from PGA coaches and club staff.
There are three key elements that this section covers:
1 — GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
We have a suite of ideas that can complement your coaching programme through games and activities.
2 — STRUCTURE
Creating a structure is important to retain participants and keep parents informed of progression.
3 — EQUIPMENT
Using a diverse range of equipment can make your coaching sessions fun and engaging regardless of the facilities you have.
Enjoy your resources, and reach out to us if you have any queries.
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The four modules below offer practical coaching ideas you can introduce straight away. Each one has been designed to be adaptable — whether you're running sessions for complete beginners or more experienced juniors.
MODULE 1 — Short Game
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[Caption: Short game activities and drills that keep juniors engaged while building fundamental skills.]
MODULE 2 — Skills for Life
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[Caption: How to weave life skills and mental toughness into your coaching sessions.]
MODULE 3 — Fit for Golf
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[Caption: Physical preparation activities that complement golf coaching and support junior wellbeing.]
MODULE 4 — Practice Makes Perfect
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[Caption: How to structure practice sessions that juniors find motivating and want to come back to.]
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Paul Ring from Sharpshooters Golf has developed a coaching programme that deliberately appeals to juniors of all abilities —
from those picking up a club for the first time to those with serious ambitions. The skills book programme has become a central part of how they keep young people engaged and motivated over time. Here he explains how it works and what they've learned.
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Further videos are available on our YouTube channel.
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Hub portal · Play
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Whilst developing key skills in coaching is vital, it's equally important to ensure juniors have the opportunity to access playing and course opportunities. This will enable them to apply what they are learning and develop new skills on the course that will encourage them to play more often.
There are three key elements that this section covers:
1 — VARIETY OF PLAYING OPPORTUNITIES
Ensuring there is a variety of playing opportunities for all types of abilities will retain their interest and demonstrate progression.
2 — HANDICAP SYSTEMS
Regardless of having a selection of measured courses at your facility, implementing a handicap system can motivate juniors to improve.
3 — EXTERNAL COMPETITION
Programmes such as GolfSixes League have enabled clubs to create external links with other clubs. Juniors love to try new courses, so speak to your neighbours to arrange a game.
Enjoy your resources, and reach out to us if you have any queries.
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The four modules below cover different formats and approaches to giving juniors meaningful time on the course. Each one can be adapted to suit your club's facilities and the range of
abilities in your junior section.
MODULE 1 — Flag Competition
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[Caption: A fun, accessible format that works for juniors of all abilities and keeps everyone competing together.]
MODULE 2 — Intro Golf
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[Caption: Introductory formats for complete beginners taking their first steps onto the course.]
MODULE 3 — Golf Cricket
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[Caption: A team-based format that brings a different energy to junior sessions and is great for group engagement.]
MODULE 4 — Family Golf
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[Caption: How to create playing opportunities that involve parents and build a stronger club community around juniors.]
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Paul Ring from Sharpshooters Golf has learned that the balance between progression and fun is what determines whether juniors keep coming back. Too much focus on improvement can feel like pressure; too little and juniors don't develop a sense of achievement. Here he explains how they manage that balance and what formats have worked best for encouraging as many children as possible to get out and play.
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managing the balance between progression and fun]
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Hub portal · Admin
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This is one of the most important areas to consider when trying to develop and increase your junior section. We know this area can be time consuming, so we want to help you with best practice, guidance and templates to help you with your marketing, communication and measuring your success.
We cover three main areas within your admin support:
1 — MARKETING
There are many forms of marketing to promote your junior offer both externally and internally at your club. Three areas of focus we'll provide guidance on are your social media, website
and your junior noticeboard.
2 — COMMUNICATION
Providing regular and clear communication to your juniors and the parents/guardians is vital. Consider different options through a number of channels — email, WhatsApp, social media — to ensure your customers are constantly informed of your activity.
3 — PERFORMANCE TRACKING
Tracking your performance measures will provide you with insights on where you're seeing the most success across your whole junior offer. We can help you understand and interpret these successes and provide ideas to help improve areas of your junior offer too.
Enjoy your resources, and reach out to us if you have any queries.
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The three modules below each focus on a different area of marketing your junior section. They're practical and template-led — designed to give you something you can act on straight away.
MODULE 1 — Internal Facebook Groups
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[Caption: How to set up and manage a private Facebook group for your junior section to improve communication and build community.]
MODULE 2 — Junior Section Website
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[Caption: What your junior section page on the club website should include and how to keep it current and appealing.]
MODULE 3 — Noticeable Noticeboard
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[Caption: How to make your junior noticeboard an active, effective communication tool rather than a static bulletin board.]
SECTION: Learn from others
Paul and Shane from Farleigh Golf Club in South London made a significant improvement to their junior section simply by changing the way they communicated. By introducing WhatsApp groups and being more consistent and proactive in how they reached out to juniors and parents, they saw a clear, measurable impact on engagement and attendance. Here they explain what they changed and what happened as a result.
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Hub portal · Building a Support Team
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Within this area, we want to help you to recruit and retain a proactive team of volunteers and PGA Professionals who are enthusiastic about providing great opportunities for young people at your club.
The workforce should give juniors a voice and positive representation which goes a long way to keeping them interested in golf — look after the juniors, and your future starts to look very bright!
There are three key elements that this section covers:
1 — VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
Volunteer recruitment tips to help strengthen your team, committee or working group.
2 — JUNIOR COMMITTEE STRUCTURES
A guide to junior committee structures, so you can work out how to give the right people the right roles at your club — empowering the juniors to do what they do so well.
3 — RETENTION AND RECOGNITION
Retention and recognition of your workforce — ensuring sustainability for the future. You want everyone to feel valued and rewarded for the great work they're doing.
Enjoy your resources, and reach out to us if you have any queries.
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The two modules below cover the people side of running a junior section — from bringing the right volunteers in, to making sure they stay. Alongside the modules, we've included three
downloadable guides you can use as working documents with your team.
MODULE 1 — Young Leaders
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[Caption: How to identify, recruit and develop young leaders
within your junior section — giving juniors ownership and a stake in the club's future.]
MODULE 2 — Engaging with Parents
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[Caption: Practical guidance on how to involve parents positively in your junior section without overcomplicating things.]
SECTION: Downloads
These three documents are practical working guides. Download them, share them with your team, and use them as a starting point for conversations about how your junior section is structured.
[DOWNLOAD BUTTON] Junior Section Structures
[DOWNLOAD BUTTON] Engaging with Young People
[DOWNLOAD BUTTON] Engaging with Parents
SECTION: Learn from others
Elsham Golf Club started their girls squad from scratch. Former girls squad captain Livia tells the story of how they got started, what made the difference in the early days, and how they managed to grow quickly from a small group into a thriving, sustainable section. It's an honest account of what works — and a useful reference point whether you're starting something new or looking to reinvigorate an existing group.
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