Juniors Information

The Green Acres Board established the Golf Development sub committee with the objective of enhancing the standard of golf for all members of Green Acres particularly junior members and those who represent the Club in inter-club (pennant) competitions.

This sub committee also oversees the Junior Development Fund which provides funding sourced from member contributions to encourage the development of junior golfers at Green Acres.




For more information regarding our Junior Golf initiatives, view the pages below:

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  • Programme
  • Ray Doherty Scolarship
  • Events
 
Green Acres Golf Club is proud of it various junior golfing programs and has focused on this area of the game for over twenty years.  The various levels of junior golf are detailed below. Should you require additional information, or wish to make a booking, please do not hesitate to contact either the Director of Golf or the Club office.

Junior Beginners Programme

A ten week programme aimed at 6 to 10 year old children will be held from 4:30pm to 5:30pm on Saturday afternoons  starting  on Saturday 17 July and concluding on Saturday  11 September 2010 .  The programmes are run by the  Teaching Professional and aim to teach children the basics of golf. The costs involved are $150 for the full  nine week program or $20 per class with preference given to juniors who book and pay for the whole nine week programme. Vacancies are expected to fill quickly so please contact the Golf Shop on 9859 2338 if you wish to participate.  

Junior Clinics

The Club also offers a ten week clinic for 11 to 16 year old children.  The clinics are conducted on Tuesday afternoons between 4pm and 5:30pm from Tuesday 27 July to Tuesday 14 September 2010. There is no requirement to be a member of Green Acres. Participants will be split in to two groups with one group playing the course while the other  has a 90 minute clinic. This will alternate each week so that all participants receive a solid combination of tuition and experience on course.  The programme covers lessons with long, mid and short shots, bunker play and putting.  Explanations are also provided on the more common rules.  The cost involved is $150 for the eight week programme or $20 per clinic if vacancies exist. Preference will be given to juniors who book and pay for the ten week programme. For further information or to make a booking, please contact the Golf Shop or 9859 2338.

Advanced Classes

Advanced classes will be held for 10 to 16 years olds with golfing experience. Clinics will be held on Saturdays between 3:30pm and 4:20pm followed by five holes of golf. Commences Saturday 17 July and concludes Saturday 11September 2010. The cost of the nine week course is $240, or $20 per class. Preference will be given to students who book for the full term. Numbers will be limited to 6 juniors.

Junior Golf Development Sessions

This is a programme for assimilating junior members into competition play.  The programme involves coaching from the Director of Golf, mentoring from senior players, participation in tournaments  and culminates in potentially participating in the Junior Pennant program.

The programme is run in a small group (maximum of three).  These sessions run during the year and are available for all junior members.  The purpose is to provide more individual coaching concentrating on improving shot making, club selection skills and course management.  The cost for these sessions is funded by the Golf Development Sub committee.

Junior Pennant Programme

The Pennant Programme is designed to support participants in the elite competition conducted  by the VGA and WGV.

Junior Programme Summary


Junior Beginners Programme Open to all
Junior Clinics Open to all
Junior Golf development Available to Club members only
Junior Pennant Available to Club members only


Junior Club Tournaments

In addition to the above programmes, Green Acres organises a number of tournaments for their juniors to play in.  These are typically scheduled in the holidays.

Green Acres also supports their junior members by paying for tournament fees for events that are run at other clubs. Please click on "Events" above for more information.

Schools Programme

This is an initiative aimed at new golfers at nearby schools to provide them with an insight into the benefits of playing golf in a members golf club.  Schools are invited to utilise the Club facilities one afternoon a week and are provided with coaching from the Director of Golf as well as guidance on how to conduct themselves in a members golf club environment.  They are taught basic rules , course etiquette and the methodology of the different types of competitions.

Ray Doherty was a strong supporter of junior golf, emphasising not only their playing ability but their approach and attitude towards the game.  A scholarship has been established in his name that provides funding to one or two exceptional juniors per year with the aim of developing both their golfing and life skills.  It is also expected that these young members will then go on to provide valuable support to other juniors who are coming through the junior ranks of the Club.

Recipients of the Scholarship are:

2005/2006 Matt Cowley and Matt Dowling
2006/2007 Oren Golvan
2007/2008 Brett Barratt and Cam Tickell
2008/2009 Jack Bade
2009/2010 Sienna Lambert and Rodger Paul


Donations to this scholarship are always welcome and can be made through the Club office.